Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse proficient in initiating - performing - and completing a broad range of practical nursing care assignments to acutely and chronically ill patients with medical and psychiatric illnesses that usually change within a predictable range. Provides direct patient/resident care in a variety of settings including acute medical and mental health units, community living center, residential rehabilitation and ambulatory care under the direction of a licensed physician or RN.

• This is an open continuous announcement until September 30 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. The initial cutoff date to review applicants is May 05 2026. 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:
  Citizen of the United States
• Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g - this part.
• 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
• Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission – 61 Broadway – 33rd Floor – New York – NY 10006
• Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website
• Licensure:
  Full – active – current and unrestricted licensure as a Licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State – Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia
• An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had any license revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3 – section B – paragraph 16 of this part
• English Language Proficiency:
  Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English
• Grade Determinations:
  • GS‑3:
    None beyond the basic requirements
  • GS‑4:
    Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS‑4 if they meet any of the criteria in paragraphs (b)(2)(a) through (c) below:
    Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN;
    Graduation from an approved school and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing or patient care facility; or Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
  • GS‑5:
    Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent
  • GS‑6:
    Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
• Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs) and Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
• Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and/or prescribed treatment regimes
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporating 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
• Observation and documentation will include patient’s response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient’s condition to RN or MD/DO
• Knowledge and…