Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Specialty Clinic

Summary

The incumbent (LPN) is responsible for assisting the RN and providers with scheduled clinic patients and walk‑in patients’ lab work, GYN procedures, urology catheter changes, and ultrasound guided PRP procedures. The incumbent participates in PI projects and other VA‑driven outpatient programs to improve patient care. This position is located at Baltimore VA Medical Center.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education:
  
  Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate state agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
• 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.
• VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98‑160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99‑576, enacted October 28, 1986, and for their future personnel actions under this authority.
• Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school.
• See paragraph 4 – section C.
• Licensure:
  Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a state, territory or commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the United States – or District of Columbia.
• An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3 – section B – paragraph 16 of this part.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
• English Language Proficiency:
  Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient‑care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
• Grade Determinations: (1) GS‑3: none beyond the basic requirements. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. medication administration). (2) GS‑4: may be appointed at or advanced to GS‑4 if they meet any of the criteria in paragraphs 3b(2)(a) through (c) below: (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN;
  
  (b) Graduation from an approved school and one year of experience in nursing care work that provides practical knowledge of human body structure, sterile techniques and procedures; (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. (3) GS‑5: (a) Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at GS‑4 or equivalent; (b) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems;
  
  (c) Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team; (d) Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer and appropriately document actions taken with common medications; (e) Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and institute emergency measures; (f) Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment; (g) Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO.
  
  (4) GS‑6: (a) Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at GS‑5 or equivalent; (b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties; (c) Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care; (d) Ability to observe,…