Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is in the Cardiology section of Nursing Service at the Cincinnati, Ohio VA Medical Center. The LPN works as a member of a multidisciplinary team and performs assigned duties under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. The position supports quality health care, positive customer service, and an environment committed to serving Veterans. Duties are performed within the scope of the LPN license and may receive routine or detailed higher-level review depending on complexity.

The LPN documents care and relevant interactions and communications in patients’ computerized medical records, follows policies and plans of care, advocates for patients, and supports a learning environment by assisting with new employee orientation and pursuing self-improvement. The role includes providing care appropriate to patients’ age-specific, cognitive, emotional, and chronological needs, including consideration of age-related changes among Veteran populations.

The position is located at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, which serves patients across Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is not a virtual position. The full performance level is GS-6; selection may be at GS-3 through GS-6.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an approved practical or vocational nursing program, or an applicable listed education exception.
• Active, full, current, and unrestricted LPN or LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, or qualification under the applicable grandfathering provision.
• For GS-4: six months of qualifying LPN/LVN experience, or an approved school graduation plus one year of qualifying nursing-care work, or graduation from an approved program of at least 24 months.
• For GS-5: at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent, plus the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities in practical nursing care, team support, patient education, customer service, medication administration and documentation, emergency response, and equipment and safety awareness.
• For GS-6: at least one additional year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting GS-5 performance requirements, plus the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities in patient care, medications and treatments, patient observation and documentation, emergency response, patient and family relationships, customer service, support for complex diagnostic tests or specialized procedures, and precepting.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination and required background/security investigation; selected applicants must complete onboarding requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Applicants selected for a testing-designated position are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to the conditions described in the announcement.
• Submit the application materials and transcripts specified in the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Clinic experience, preferably in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team in delivering patient care.
• Perform assigned nursing duties within the scope of licensure and under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee.
• Document care provided and pertinent interactions and communications in the patient's computerized medical record.
• Follow guidelines, policies, standard operating procedures, and plans of care.
• Advocate for patients and support their access to appropriate care and services.
• Communicate courteously, tactfully, and respectfully with patients, visitors, volunteers, and Medical Center staff; provide consistent information and handle customer concerns constructively.
• Provide care and services appropriate to patients’ age-specific, cognitive, emotional, and chronological needs, considering age-related factors.
• Participate in orientation of new employees, provide feedback as appropriate, and seek opportunities for self-improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type. Prior work or military service may be credited toward annual leave accrual if requested and approved before appointment, but credit is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed