Licensed Practical Nurse - Lab

This position is for the Lab located in Richmond, Indiana within Primary Care Service. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties Include: Promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. Observes all policies and procedures per the lab/Ancillary Testing Coordinator. Performs phlebotomy duties using the correct collection equipment and correct order of draw for each test ordered as outlined in DVAMC Laboratory Procedure manual. Checks the AED, glucometer, emergency eye wash and reports any problems. Monitors laboratory specimen refrigerator temperature, reports any problems. Provides for continuity of care in instructing patients about laboratory needs, and/or procedures to be performed prior to next visit and explains to patients and their families/significant others laboratory instructions. Performs QC checks on indicated equipment designated by the Ancillary Testing Coordinator. Completes and maintains mandatory trainings and competency assessments as verified per the Ancillary Testing Coordinator and Nurse Manager. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93339A (GS-03), 93340A (GS-04), 93341A (GS-05), 93342A (GS-06) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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. 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.

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/.