Licensed Practical-Vocational Nurse (Ambulatory Care- Float Pool)

This position is located in the Nursing Service Ambulatory Careat the VA Bedford Healthcare System, in Bedford, MA. The primary purpose of the Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical /Licensed Vocational Nurse ( LPN /LVN ) is to provide technically proficient, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse ( RN ) or provider, supporting safe, efficient clinical operations and contributing to high-quality care within the healthcare team.

The primary purpose of the Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical /Licensed Vocational Nurse ( LPN /LVN ) is to provide technically proficient patient-centered nursing care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse ( RN ) or provider supporting safe efficient clinical operations and contributing to high-quality care with in the healthcare team. The GS-06 LPN /LVN demonstrates the knowledge and ability to appropriately carryout patient care based on the patients' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by an RN or provider for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. Nursing practice must be in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia governing licensure. Major Duties in addition to basic Practical Nurse duties include, but are not limited to: The Outpatient Primary Care LPN /LVN's practice in the Patient Aligned Care Team ( PACT) focuses on: Demonstrating technical proficiency in initiating, performing, and completing structured/focused health screenings or the equivalent, delivering appropriate nursing interventions, promoting patient safety and ensuring smooth clinic flow. Reinforcing patient education, preventive care, and continuity of services across the care experience. Completing preventive procedures, nursing tasks, chart reviews, panel scrubbing, daily huddles, and visit preparation. Serving as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or nursing assistants (NAs)/health technicians (HTs). Supporting efficient clinic operations by completing screening reminders, rooming patients, assisting providers, managing room turnovers, and conducting pre-visit calls to prepare patients for labs and procedures. Uses knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures. Preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examinations preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure. Performing schedule management by reviewing upcoming appointments, identifying opportunities for alternate care modalities, facilitating consult tracking, and serving as backup for post-discharge calls. Using clinic tools and workflows, participating in PACT meetings and helping maintain continuity, coordination, and quality of care across the team. Actively seeking out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. Patient Care/Customer Service: Providing technically proficient patient-centered care by confirming the reason for visits, conducting pre-visit outreach, reinforcing instructions, and ensuring Veterans bring needed logs, equipment, and health information. Performing pre-visit planning by reviewing records, obtaining missing documentation, updating changes in conditions or treatments, and preparing clinical data. Supporting an efficient, high-quality appointment with general review by a supervisor, RN s or provider. Team Support and Teamwork: Actively supports and seeks opportunities to enhance team operations by participating in pre-planning, daily huddles, and team meetings Assisting with patient care activities such as immunizations, injections, procedures, prevention efforts, and serving as a chaperone when appropriate. Collaborating with the PACT to achieve access, continuity, quality, and patient-experience goals. Contributing to panel management through schedule review, identifying appropriate visit modalities, and completing or routing secure messages with only general review. Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:F08598, F08599, F08600, F08601 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Notifications: This position is covered by a special rate. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.

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/.