Licensed Practical Nurse

<p>Located in the Outpatient Specialty Unit, the Lead Practical Nurse possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices. Work is of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision. Incumbent in this position are to a considerable extent, expected to exercise independent technical judgements and to possess and apply a comprehensive working knowledge of the principles, art and science of nursing.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties include, but may not be limited to: Functions independently as the team lead for the care provided to an outpatient team of Veterans by other licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel in all clinics. Monitors schedules and consults and discuss issues with administrative and clerical staff when challenges to flow of the clinic arise. Coordinates care between multiple clinics/providers within the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center and the community. Assigns care to the most appropriate level of skill required for the tasks/duties. Carries out more specialized patient care activities, such as complex procedures. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the clinic and trains all other departments and nurses on this specialized care. Coordinates transfer of Veterans to a more acute level of care, as applicable. Performs other duties that may be assigned. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm; Monday - Friday Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 06076F / Licensed Practical Nurse Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized</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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. 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>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/.