Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (Specialty Care)

<p>Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse providing practical nursing care to Veterans in Specialty Care clinics across multiple medical specialties. Duties include recording vital signs, obtaining intake histories, completing clinical reminders, assisting with physicals, wellness exams, diabetic foot exams, procedures, medications and treatments, patient/family education, documentation, recognizing urgent or emergent needs, and supporting performance measures under RN/provider supervision.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties spanning GS-3 through GS-6 include, but are not limited to: Provide practical nursing care to Veterans in Specialty Care clinics across multiple medical specialties. Record vital signs, obtain intake histories, complete clinical reminders, and assist providers with exams and other patient care needs. Observe, document, and report changes in patient condition to the RN, physician, or other appropriate provider. Follow approved nursing protocols, standing orders, Specialty Care SOPs, and PACT Handbook guidance. Maintain quality care, customer service, patient privacy, dignity, and age-appropriate care standards. GS-03 Duties Include: Perform assigned practical nursing duties as a novice under close supervision. Carry out basic patient care tasks requiring basic technical competence and skill. Support routine Specialty Care clinic activities such as vital signs, intake histories, and clinical reminders. Assist providers with physicals, diabetic foot exams, female wellness exams, and other assigned care needs. Follow direct supervisory guidance, approved protocols, and established procedures. GS-04 Duties Include: Perform basic practical nursing care assignments under frequent guidance. Observe, identify, and respond to patient nursing care needs in Specialty Care. Complete recurring clinical support tasks with increasing independence. Assist with patient care activities that support institutional performance measures. Follow approved Primary Care Nursing Protocols, standing orders, and Specialty Care SOPs. GS-05 Duties Include: Provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with varied physical and/or behavioral needs. Carry out complex practical nursing care assignments under RN or provider supervision. Prepare, administer, and document commonly prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by policy. Recognize emergency needs, seek RN/provider assistance, and assist in emergency or resuscitation procedures. Identify and report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies. GS-06 Include: Perform at the full performance level for practical nursing care involving varied physical and/or behavioral patient needs. Carry out the most complex practical nursing care assignments with general review by an RN or provider. Use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments. Assist with complex diagnostic tests and specialized procedures, including patient preparation, equipment handling, and monitoring. Serve as a preceptor to orient, educate, and train less experienced LPNs/LVNs, Nursing Assistants, or Health Technicians. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm 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. Functional Statement #: 54908-F, 54909-F, 54910-F, 54911-F 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>Accreditation Information: The degree must be fully accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLNAC). Verification of accreditation may be made obtained from https://www.nln.org/. Note: If your school was accredited by the National League for Nursing at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the NLNAC website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. 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/.