Licensed Practical Nurse Primary Care

This serves as an approved standardized functional statement for Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse GS-07 for Outpatient Primary Care, to be used throughout the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) without modification **A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive has been approved for a highly-qualified applicant.

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) GS-07 is to deliver comprehensive and proactive nursing care that advances quality health outcomes, fosters exceptional patient and family-centered service, and strengthens an environment dedicated to the care of Veterans. LPN/LVNs GS-07 are, to a considerable extent, expected to exercise independent technical judgments and to possess and apply comprehensive working knowledge of the principles, art and science of practical nursing. LPN/LVNs at this grade level are expected to perform practical nursing duties of considerable difficulty and responsibility under very general supervision. DUTIES: Carries out more specialized patient care duties, including assignments in selected, more complex care settings. Incorporates current patient care data in actively contributing to the development of Utilizes broader knowledge and skills because supervision is more general and employees are expected to be involved to a greater degree in the development and modification of treatment plans. Assists RN and/or provider to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery. Makes astute observations of subtle, less obvious changes, both physical and Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or provider of -level intervention. Participates to a greater degree in prioritizing, and, as appropriate, modifying patient care treatment. Observes more subtle physical and emotional changes in patients and demonstrates taking appropriate action based on those observations. Proactively assists the RN or provider medication/treatments, accurately administering prescribed medications/treatments according to established policies/procedures and appropriately recording may include restricted medication locally authorized for administration by employees at this grade level.) Readily recognizes the more subtle signs and symptoms of potential or actual drug reactions, promptly informs the RN or provider 5 condition and initiates appropriate, prescribed interventions. Demonstrates broader knowledge and skill with respect to these responsibilities than employees at lower grade levels. Promptly recognizes potential urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance of the RN and/or provider for appropriate team intervention and effectively intervene, as directed, to assure the continuation of optimal, safe and therapeutic patient care delivery. At this grade level, the LPN/LVN must have a broader knowledge of the patient treatment process and exercise judgment to effectively intervene when appropriate. Assists individuals or groups of patients and their families to take an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles for more positive patient outcomes. Work Schedule: Day shift variable start times Monday through Friday. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 99263 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: **A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive has been approved for a highly-qualified applicant. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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 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.