Licensed Practical​/Vocational Nurse; Specialty Care

Summary

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.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

• 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.
• Exceptions:
  Health care education in the military service or training in the military service accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure.
• VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 98‑160 or 99‑576.
• Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school.
• Licensure:
  Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (including Puerto Rico) or District of Columbia.
• Grade Determinations:
  • GS‑3:
    None beyond the basic requirements.
  • GS‑4:
    Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or graduation from an approved school and one year of experience in a nursing care setting, or graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
  • GS‑5:
    Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent.
  • GS‑6:
    Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent.
• In addition to that experience, candidates must demonstrate Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  including practical nursing care, coordination with RN or MD/DO, patient education, emergency response, medication administration, equipment monitoring, and adherence to protocols.
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑06.
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy ranges from GS‑03 to GS‑06.

• 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:
  Perform assigned practical nursing duties as a novice under close supervision, support routine Specialty Care clinic activities, and assist providers with various exams.
• GS‑04 duties:
  Perform basic practical nursing care assignments under frequent guidance, complete recurring clinical support tasks, and assist with performance measures.
• GS‑05 duties:
  Provide a full range of practical nursing care, prepare and administer medications, recognize emergency needs, and report equipment malfunctions.
• GS‑06 duties:
  Perform the most complex practical nursing care assignments, use judgment for procedures, assist with diagnostic tests and specialized procedures, and serve as a preceptor for less experienced staff.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
• Recruitment Incentive:
  Sign‑on bonus not authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station:
  Not authorized.
• Pay:
  Competitive salary and regular salary increases; above‑minimum rate may be determined for special…