Licensed Practical​/License Vocational Nurse; Patient Aligned Care Team

Position: Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (Patient Aligned Care Team)
At the full performance level, provides direct practical nursing care in a primary care setting, including assessments, vitals, histories, screenings, medication and treatment administration, and ordered procedures. Assists with exams and diagnostics, monitors and documents patient status, uses clinical protocols and reminders, educates patients and families, supports care coordination, maintains equipment and infection control, and responds to urgent or changing conditions.

This position is assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) as the clinical associate at the Northeast Bexar Outpatient Primary Care Clinic.

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse:

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

GS-03, Entry Level Duties

* Performs basic practical nursing tasks under close supervision

* Obtains and records vital signs and basic patient data

* Assists providers with routine exams and foot checks

* Collects intake histories and completes clinical reminders

* Assists with wellness visits and standard screenings

* Follows standing orders and clinic protocols exactly as directed

* Maintains supplies, rooms, and basic equipment readiness

* Uses infection control and safety procedures

* Documents routine observations and care provided

* Escalates patient changes to higher licensed staff

GS-04, Developmental Duties

* Performs basic practical nursing care with frequent guidance

* Observes and reports patient condition changes

* Carries out routine treatments and procedures within scope

* Administers selected medications per policy and order

* Assists with diagnostic and specialty procedures

* Recognizes abnormal findings and reports promptly

* Participates in patient education using approved materials

* Applies approved protocols and standing orders

* Supports age specific and population based care needs

* Maintains accurate clinical documentation

GS-05, Developmental Duties

* Provides a broader range of practical nursing care with moderate supervision

* Performs patient assessments and prioritizes basic care needs

* Administers medications by approved routes per policy

* Initiates appropriate actions in urgent or emergent situations

* Recognizes equipment issues and safety hazards and acts

* Assists in resuscitation and emergency response when needed

* Supports care for patients with physical and behavioral conditions

* Educates patients and families on common conditions and treatments

* Helps orient or guide less experienced staff

* Applies clinical judgment in selecting and sequencing tasks

GS-06, Full Performance Duties

* Delivers full range practical nursing care with relative independence

* Performs comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring

* Executes complex practical nursing assignments and interventions

* Independently carries out ordered treatments and procedures

* Administers medications and evaluates patient response

* Recognizes and responds to urgent and emergent changes in condition

* Uses clinical protocols and reminders for chronic and preventive care

* Assists with and supports diagnostic and specialty procedures

* Provides structured patient and family education

* Coordinates care tasks and supports panel management functions

* Orients and trains less experienced staff

* Applies judgment in organizing and delivering care across varied needs

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm; may include Saturdays (Tour of Duty and location may change due to patient care needs, to include weekends and extended hours).

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not Authorized

Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave:
After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy:
After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: ad-hoc only, as determined by the agency policy.

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 54801 (GS-3); 54802 (GS-4); 54803 (GS-5); 54804 (GS-6)

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized