Lead, Licensed Practical Nurse

<p>Serves as LPN Lead for Ambulatory Care University and/or Ambulatory Care Nursing Service to include Primary Care and Specialty Care, This job will close when we have received 50 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>LPN/LVN responsibilities include: Serves as LPN Lead for Ambulatory Care University and/or Ambulatory Care Nursing Service, to include Primary Care & Specialty Care. Lead preceptor for primary care and specialty LPN practice, collaborating with Clinic LPN leads to provide consistent support and coordination of process improvement and clinic function. Clinical resource for LPNs within assigned clinical area/Ambulatory Care Nursing Service. Supports all associated learning activities, programs, and related committees for the Ambulatory Care Nursing University. Facilitates and maintains training activities associated with the LPN New Graduate Transition to Practice Program, LPN Academy, in-services, and annual skills fairs. Provides complex direct patient care within the scope of practice for an LPN, as directed by Management. At least 20% of biweekly workload is spent in direct patient care. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Varies - Service determines Tour of Duty to meet the needs of the unit/patients. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: )8697F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.