Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Primary Care PACT serves veterans in an ambulatory setting across multiple VA St. Louis Health System sites and community clinics in Missouri and Illinois.

• 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.
• Exceptions include:
  Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR Current GS‑0620 LPN/LVN employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98‑160 – enacted November 21, 1983 – or who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99‑576 – enacted October 28, 1986.
• OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND has at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/ LVN.
• 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.
• Grade Determinations:
  In addition to the basic requirements stated above – 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.
• LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g., medication administration).
• GS‑04 – Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section
  
  C) 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 that provided practice of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures.
• GS‑05 – Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent.
• GS‑06 – Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent; fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS‑5 LPN/LVN.

• Perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving veterans.
• Perform duties under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee.
• Accountable for all patient care given and function within the LPN scope of practice as it relates to policy and procedures.
• Observe, record, and report changes in the patient’s condition and assist in the development and revision of the patient‑driven holistic life care plan.
• Initiate appropriate actions based on the treatment plan and their observation of patient condition under the supervision of RN Care Manager.
• Demonstrate active collaboration and communication with the patient care team (Provider – RN Care Manager – NA and MSA) and expanded team.
• Assist with providing patient and family health education with a focus on self‑management, prevention, and wellness.

• Work Schedule:
  
  TBD – Monday to Friday.
• Recruitment Incentive:
  Sign‑on Bonus – Not Authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
  Not Authorized.
• Pay:
  Competitive salary and regular salary increases, with potential for a higher step rate based on higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA.
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