Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary

PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. The Miami VA Healthcare System's Nursing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic LPN. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.

This is an external announcement. This occupation is listed on the OIG Determination of VHA's Occupational Staffing Shortages list for this fiscal year through September 30 - 2026. Therefore - this vacancy announcement is exempt from Veterans Preference. Current permanent VA/Federal employees may apply under announcement CBTC-YAS to receive internal consideration. To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.

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.

• All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications
• United States Citizenship:
  Must be a US Citizen 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 or training in the military service 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 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 (i.e.
  
  - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or District of Columbia
• English Language Proficiency
• Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English
• Grade Determination GS-6. In addition to the basic requirements - the following qualification criteria must be met for the GS-6 grade level
• The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
• Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 grade level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN
• Examples of this include but are not limited to: knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
• ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact [in an appropriate manner] with patients - family members - professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care - incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice
• knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures
• knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated
• recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action - and have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures - etc
• Preferred Experience:
  
  These preferences are highly desired - but are not required:
  Minimum one (1) year of outpatient clinical experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/Qualification Standards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6.
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This evaluation is administered by VA Occupational Health.

• The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) GS-6 is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care - positive customer service and the…