Licensed Practical Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team
About The Position
This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is in the Primary Care Service Line and is part of the Primary Care Clinic in Nursing Service. The LPN delivers designated nursing activities to patients and their families or significant others who are experiencing acute or chronic medical problems, diagnostic or surgical interventions, or psychiatric problems. The position serves complex patients on a regular and recurring basis and involves specialized activities requiring broad work experience and demonstrated skill in resolving a range of problems. The LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; works with registered nurses and providers to develop individualized care plans; and contributes to interdisciplinary treatment and follow-up. The position supports complex diagnostic tests and specialized procedures, administers prescribed medications within approved policies, monitors and documents patient responses, recognizes emergencies, and provides patient and family education and support. The LPN also promotes patient privacy, dignity, and respectful customer service. The position will be located temporarily in St. James, Missouri, until the new facility in Rolla, Missouri, becomes operational, projected for March 1, 2027. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telework is not available, and the position is not virtual.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
- Graduation from a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate state agency and/or accredited by the NLNAC when the applicant completed the program.
- Full, active, current, unrestricted LPN or LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Meet the experience and qualification requirements for the selected grade, GS-3 through GS-6. GS-3 has no additional requirements beyond the basic requirements; GS-4 and above require the applicable qualifying experience, education, and/or demonstrated competencies described in the announcement.
- For GS-4, qualify through one of the stated pathways: six months of qualifying LPN/LVN experience; graduation from an approved school plus one year of qualifying nursing-care work; or graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months’ duration.
- For GS-5, have at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent, along with the stated practical nursing knowledge and abilities, including patient care, teamwork, patient education, medication administration and documentation, emergency response, and reporting equipment or safety issues.
- For GS-6, have at least one additional year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent and meet the stated GS-5 performance requirements, along with the stated GS-6 competencies in patient care, judgment, documentation, medication and treatment administration, emergency response, patient and family interaction, specialized procedures, and staff precepting.
- Meet applicable pre-employment requirements, including background/security investigation, required onboarding, acceptable identification, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements for VA health care personnel.
- Serve a one- or two-year trial period, during which continued employment is evaluated.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Nice To Haves
- Outpatient clinic experience.
- Medical/surgical nursing background.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care by interviewing patients from variable populations.
- Collaborate with the RN or provider to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Contribute to the interdisciplinary team’s development, implementation, and evaluation of patient treatment and follow-up care.
- Coordinate with other services regarding changes in patient condition, laboratory results, treatment responses, and other care parameters.
- Prepare patients for complex diagnostic tests and specialized procedures; assist with examinations; prepare and handle instruments and equipment; and monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
- Provide direct physical care and psychosocial interventions, including nursing management of unstable patients with unpredictable care needs.
- Use judgment when preparing and administering prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications; recognize side effects or contraindications; document changes; and report deviations from normal to an RN or physician.
- Provide instruction to patients and significant others regarding common medications and other relevant care.
- Support diagnostic procedures by preparing patients and specimens, providing patient education, assisting with examinations, and preparing and passing instruments.
- Recognize emergency situations, respond promptly, and initiate appropriate actions.
- Support patients and family members or significant others in following the care plan and achieving discharge objectives.
- Protect patient and family privacy and dignity, and apply established customer service standards in interactions with patients, families, and other customers.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
