Licensed Practical Nurse

The Charles George VAMC is currently recruiting for one (1) Licensed Practical Nurse for the Primary Care Service Line. The Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), GS-7 performs more complex nursing assignments within their clinic. The LPN/LVN possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices. The LPN/LVN GS-7 work is of considerable difficulty, and responsibility is performed under general supervision.

Duties include but are not limited to: Performs population health oversight to improve clinical outcomes of Primary Care panels to include ASCS, VSSC metrics and others as needed. The LPN will be responsible for ensuring chart audits are completed monthly and data is compiled and reported to leadership. Serves as a resource for complex/specialized procedures (i.e. noncomplex suture removal noncomplex wound care, and clinic specific procedures, such as ear irrigation and bladder scans). The LPN will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for clinical reminder education and completion. Orient all new LPNs on their role in population health. Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions, medical asepsis, and sterile technique with the ability to correctly apply these principles and techniques and assist others with implementation in the clinic setting. Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient, setting up sterile field and instrumentation, and monitoring the patient's condition. Assists with the facilitation of HRO Huddles in conjunction with leadership. Serves as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for all new LPN/HT (and RN when needed) hires in the clinic. Participates in the interview process for selection for new staff hires when requested. Completes Preceptor Mentor Coach (PMC) training. Demonstrates self-direction by identifying and initiating annual laboratory testing needs for certain patient populations, such as annual HgA1c, LDL, and diabetic nephropathy tests for patients with diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. Collaborates with NCM RN to ensure that patients who left the Medical Center without being seen or against medical advice are contacted in a timely manner to address potential care needs. Collaborates with PACT team to identify and proactively manage high- risk patients through frequent telephone contacts and/or face-to-face visits using the LPN clinic grid as when indicated. Performs and documents patient telephone contacts for monitoring patients who recently discharged from the hospital within 48 hours of discharge (will we ask this to be done in 48 hrs.) Uses self-direction in clinic intake of scheduled and walk-in patients and identifies potential clinical problems or deviations from normal. Use sound judgement to determine communication and initiate action as appropriate. Maintains and implements knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as scientific principles underlying nursing care and procedures. Provides high-quality nursing care using traditional and non-traditional modalities when appropriate, including triage prior to provider face-to-face visits, nurse health maintenance visits, telephone triage, secure messaging, and Clinical Message Relay Queue (CMRQ). Apply knowledge by considering the interrelationship between age, physical, emotional, social, cultural, and population-specific needs when providing care. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday day tours Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 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. 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.