Licensed Practical Nurse- Primary Care

<p>At the Bemidji VA Clinic, you will provide hands-on, mission-driven care that supports Veterans with diverse physical, mental, behavioral and psychological needs. In this vital role, you'll deliver skilled nursing care, help Veterans and families navigate treatment, and contribute to a compassionate, respectful environment where dignity, safety and high-quality care guide every interaction.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>As an LPN at the Bemidji VA Clinic, you will play an essential role in caring for Veterans across all ages and backgrounds. You'll use your practical nursing skills to support patient needs, deliver medication and treatment education, recognize and respond to changes in condition, and build strong, respectful relationships with Veterans and their families. Working closely with Registered Nurses (RNs), providers, and the broader care team, you'll contribute to a supportive, patient-centered environment rooted in dignity, safety, and exceptional service. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with diverse physical, mental, behavioral, and psychological needs. Carries out patient care using judgment to determine appropriate procedures, treatments, and sequencing. Recognizes, reports, and documents relevant patient information accurately. Observes, identifies, and responds to patient needs, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education. Serves as a preceptor in collaboration with Registered Nurses (RNs) and/or providers to orient and train less experienced staff. Interacts professionally with patients, families, and the healthcare team, incorporating established customer service standards. Prepares, administers, and documents prescribed medications and treatments per facility policies. Identifies urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiates appropriate interventions under RN or provider direction. Establishes constructive relationships that support communication, privacy, dignity, and emotional well-being. Performs assigned treatments, procedures, and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment, and seeks educational opportunities to enhance practice. Work Schedule: Part Time, Monday-Friday; Work is scheduled between 8 a.m. - 4 :30 p.m. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Fargo is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.</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. You may be required to serve a trial period. 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination/evaluation Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Training provided. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial 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 trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>Your education program must be approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) at the time the program was completed. Exceptions include: Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. OR Current GS-0620 LPN/LVN employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, or who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986. OR Individual granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.