Summary
The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), GS-7 in Primary Care (PC), provides skilled and individualized practical nursing care to all levels of patients including most complex patients who are acutely and/or chronically ill in the outpatient care setting. The PACT Team Licensed Practical Nurse at the GS-7 level has the knowledge and skills necessary for a concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex practical nursing assignments.
Duties
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional GENERAL DUTIES Deliver complex practical nursing care under general supervision. Promote veterans' functional independence through daily-living and mobility activities. Support frontline patient check-in, clinic flow, patient education, and care preparation. Collaborate with PACT Core and Expanded Team to coordinate care. Serve as essential personnel during emergencies. Perform phlebotomy. FUNCTIONS OF PRACTICE Use patient data to contribute to veterans' health plans and implement interventions. Follow program regulations and meet nursing program requirements. Develop and update plans of care and obtain RN/MD review. Prepare and administer medications and perform treatments per policy. Observe and document changes in health status and report deviations promptly. Take action based on observations, care reports, and provider communication. Report and record patient information and modify care plans accordingly. Perform treatments, procedures, and reprocess reusable medical equipment. Support monitoring of unlicensed staff to ensure safe care. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / EDUCATION Seek educational opportunities and participate in committees and task groups. Complete mandatory reviews and pursue personal growth. Participate in nursing in-services. Assist with orientation of nursing staff, students, non-medical staff, and veterans/families. SAFETY Respond appropriately in emergency situations. Promote a safe, therapeutic environment. Report unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment and initiate corrective actions. PRIMARY CARE CLINIC LPN DUTIES Provide nursing care to patients with chronic, acute, or terminal conditions with minimal RN/provider supervision. Independently triage patients and collect physical/psychological data. Administer and document medications and treatments safely. Initiate emergency actions for cardiac/respiratory arrest, seizures, or behavioral crises; coordinate with mental health. Provide patient/family health education and conduct one-on-one or group teaching. Assist providers with diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (biopsies, joint aspirations, phlebotomy, pap smears, pelvic exams, minor surgeries). CUSTOMER SERVICE Practice positive customer service techniques and maintain courteous interactions. Respect privacy, dignity, personal values, culture, and belief systems. Protect patient rights and participate in resolving ethical issues. Follow up on abnormal labs and support performance measure goals. Coordinate smooth inpatient-to-outpatient transitions and ensure timely access to care. MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION Prepare, administer, and document medications through permitted routes. Provide medication education to patients/families. Operate flu clinics and administer immunizations and injections. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and respond appropriately to hazards. Report malfunctioning equipment or supply issues and request corrective action. Identify infection control issues and perform appropriate interventions. Assist with clinic setup, maintain supplies, and manage patient education materials. SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS / LEADERSHIP Support VA vision, mission, values, and goals through team participation. Serve as preceptor for new or less experienced staff. Seek educational opportunities and assist others in advancing practice. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30AM to 4:00PM Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (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) 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 (Per agency need) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93727A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.