Licensed Practical Nurse

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. The Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) will perform under frequent guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. Assigned tasks require basic technical competence and skill.

Major duties: The incumbent will be working at The Huntington Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center/Nursing Service/PACT facility. The LPN/LVN is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct support to the PACT teams in Ambulatory Care Outpatient Clinics. The incumbent is accountable for greeting the Veterans, using different modalities of gathering Veteran data such as observation, vital signs, and recording information the Veteran provides them; communicating this data to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or provider; and taking action as directed.

They possess basic LPN skills and functions of a new or recently graduated LPN at a GS-3 level, having possess basic LPN skills with at least six months prior experience as an LPN at a GS-4 level , possess a higher level than basic LPN skills with at least one year prior experience as an LPN at a GS-5 level in a direct patient care environment. They assist in assuring smooth clinic flow by assisting the Veteran through the transition process as they move through the clinic environment.

The LPN works under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, or the RN Care Manager. The LPN/LVN GS-6 is expected to function at a fully successful level for all key elements at the GS-5 grade. The LPN/LVN GS-6 is a full performance functional level for the LPN/LVN occupation for providing practical nursing care with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement # 581-26790-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: 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.

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