Licensed Practical Nurse- Connected Care

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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. The LPN performs within this functional statement under guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. Assigned tasks require basic technical competence and skill.

Duties include but are not limited to: The LPN is assigned to a patient care area. The LPN observes and interviews patients and significant others to gather data for reporting and/or documentation according to policy and standards. The LPN GS-5 recognizes and reports to Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Healthcare Provider (HCP) immediately signs and symptoms of emergencies such as evisceration, hemorrhage, shock, coma, seizure, and airway obstruction. The LPN provides patient care and administers medications. The LPN is responsible for the storage, proper cleaning techniques, and use of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME). The LPN must be able to locate the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all RME in the clinical area. The LPN is responsible for carrying out proper procedures for caring for patients in an isolation environment by following proper infection control procedures. Preferred Experience: 2 years of LPN experience in Long Term Care, Acute or Ambulatory Clinic care 1 to 2 years of general clinical experience, with specific backgrounds in chronic care management 9CCM), remote patient monitoring (RPM), or direct virtual care. Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, Microsoft 365, and various video-conferencing or telehealth software. Work Schedule: Full-Time, 0730-1600. May vary to meet department/facility needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Recruitment Incentives: 10% with 1 year service agreement if eligible. 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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/.