Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 1 - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• 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
• Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e.
  
  - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of Columbia
• 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:
  In addition to the basic requirements the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
• The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
• GS-03:
  None beyond the Basic Requirements
• GS-04:
  Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or L VN
• GS-05:
  Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent
• GS-06:
  Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Previous experience in Geriatrics or Long Term Care;
  Previous experience in dealing with patients of varying ages with multiple acute and chronic health conditions;
  Previous experience in Ambulatory Care or Primary Care office setting preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6.

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse:  Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is located within Primary Care at the Greenwood VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Louisville - KY - serving as a member of a VHA Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) - a patient-centered medical home model of care that is accessible - timely - coordinated - continuous - comprehensive - and compassionate
• The PACT LPN performs non-standard and specialized Licensed Practical Nurse activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse - requiring a broad work experience and demonstrated skill sufficient to independently resolve a range of nursing care decision making with minimal periodic supervision by the Registered Nurse
• Duties include but are not limited to:
  Provide full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems - completing assigned duties which involve performing nonstandard and specialized practical nursing activities under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• Complete patient focused assessments - recognizing risk factors and/or signs and symptoms of withdrawal
• Complete clinical reminders and reports of data findings to clinician - provider - or RN
• Administer medications and injections - observing and documenting patient response and reporting change in the patient's condition
• Perform urine specimen collections - breathalyzer and other point of care specimen collection as ordered
• Label and stores lab specimens appropriately
• Participate in nursing reports and other care team meetings to ensure continuity in Veterans care that is provided in the mental health setting
• Implement patient/family teaching programs related to health promotion and reinforce instructions provided by the registered nurse and physician and documents in approved format
• Initiate therapeutic communications with Veterans and families utilizing formal and informal communication processes
• Participate in unit committees as directed - providing input and reporting outcomes to Registered Nurse
• Previous LPN experience - and experience in blood draws/laboratory procedures preferred but not required
• Travel may be required to other clinics within Louisville are to cover workload and staff
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Pay:
  Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of…