Practical Nurse

<p>The Fayetteville VA Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support our Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Line. This position is ONLY open to current VHA Federal Employees. Current Federal Employees: Please submit your most Current, recent SF50. We will not accept an AWARD or LWOP SF50 for verification.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Minimum one (2) years of LPN experience in home care, primary care, geriatrics, medical surgical nursing, or long-term care. Experience working with interdisciplinary care teams. Demonstrated ability to perform independent home visits, including patient education reinforcement, vital sign monitoring, and chronic disease support. Experience with safe patient handling techniques and navigating environments with limited equipment. Experience with reusable medical equipment handling, nursing bag technique, infection control, and specimen/medication transport. Proficiency in electronic health record documentation (CPRS preferred). Experience caring for Veterans or adults with chronic, complex conditions, cognitive impairment, or functional limitations. Demonstrated ability to manage variable environments, prioritize tasks, and work independently in the field. Strong clinical judgment in assessing changes in patient condition and escalating concerns appropriately. Excellent communication skills, including concise documentation and effective teamwork with RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary HBPC staff. Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills, especially when planning multiple home visits across rural or semi rural areas. Ability to support chronic disease self-management, medication reinforcement, and patient/caregiver teaching in the home. Proficiency in home environment safety awareness, including identifying hazards, implementing safe practices, and adhering to HBPC safety guidelines. Demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and professional conduct when representing the facility in community settings. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 0800-1630 Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000/LPN GS03-06 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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>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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.