Licensed Practical Nurse
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Philadelphia, PA
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Posted March 26, 2026
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- Ability to serve as a responsible member of a nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and/or other support personnel involved in the delivery of patient care
- Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous medications
- This includes observing and documenting patient responses to medication and reporting noted changes in the patient's condition
- Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardia and/or pulmonary arrest
- Recognize and appropriately respond to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies
- GS-06 (a) Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN
- Proficiency in initiating - performing - and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
- Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions - using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments - and accurately recognizing - reporting - and recording relevant patient information Ability to observe - identify - and respond to a patient's needs for care including medication - equipment-assisted care - and patient/family education
- In organizing and delivering care - the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional - socio-economic - and age-related factors
- Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures
- Observes for - documents - and reports physical and/or emotional changes in the patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments
- Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiating appropriate emergency interventions as directed
- Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations and the ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members and other staff
- Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - to promote positive relationships - communication - and socialization skills
- Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
- Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customers
- Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which includes preparing the patient and assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing - and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
- Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures
- Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
- to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments and to accurately recognize - report and record relevant patient information
- Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPN/LNs - Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
- Serves as a preceptor to support training of less experienced LPN/LVNS - CNAs - and HTs related to support duties for complex specialized tests/procedures
- Ability to observe - identify and respond to the patient's needs for care - medication - equipment assisted care and patient/family education
- In organizing and delivering care the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional - cultural - spiritual - socio-economic - and age-related factors
- Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and to promote positive relationships - communication - and socialization skills
- Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
- Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customers
- The LPN/LVN practices within the scope and licensure of a LPN/LVN in the nursing unit - clinic - or area of assignment - and demonstrates consistent practice when temporarily assigned to related nursing units and clinics
- Performs support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
- The LPN/LVN provides care of patients/residents and their environment contributing to optimizing patient/resident outcomes as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team
- The LPN/LVN maintains licensure - BCLS - and currency in required education and training as identified by regulating agencies - the PVAMC - VISN and National Agency
- The LPN/LVN maintains patient/resident safety standards assuring patient /resident privacy - patient/resident physical safety - and patient/resident psychological safety
- The LPN/LVN administers medications within the scope of their license consistent with MCM 11-03 Administration of Medications
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous medication
- Observation and documentation include the patient's response to medication administered and any noted change is reported to the RN or MD/DO
- The LPN/LVN demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide care and services consistent with Infection Control Standards of Practice providing optimal outcomes for patients - residents - visitors - and employees
- The LPN/LVN recognizes - responds - and initiates appropriate level response to medical emergency such as cardiac and/or respiratory failure
- Actively participate in clinic - clinic procedures - specimen collection - wound care - documentation
- Provides coverage for various outpatient surgery clinics
Commitments
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Exceptions include health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/ LVN
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06
Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required
However - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Requirements
- English Language Proficiency
- Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of Columbia
- The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
- GS-03: None beyond the basic requirements
- LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. - medication administration)
- GS-04: (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
- or (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
- GS-05 (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent
- Knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
- Ability to serve as a responsible member of a nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and/or other support personnel involved in the delivery of patient care
- Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous medications
- This includes observing and documenting patient responses to medication and reporting noted changes in the patient's condition
- Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardia and/or pulmonary arrest
- Recognize and appropriately respond to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies
- GS-06 (a) Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN
- Proficiency in initiating - performing - and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
- Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions - using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments - and accurately recognizing - reporting - and recording relevant patient information Ability to observe - identify - and respond to a patient's needs for care including medication - equipment-assisted care - and patient/family education
- Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiating appropriate emergency interventions as directed
- Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations and the ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members and other staff
Preferred Skills
- or (b) Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
- Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures
- Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
Education
- (Not required) – Education - Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant
- (Not required) – Exceptions include health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/ LVN
- (Not required) – Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of Columbia
- (Not required) – May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
- (Not required) – Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
- (Required) – The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
- (Not required) – GS-03: None beyond the basic requirements
- (Not required) – LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. - medication administration)
- (Not required) – GS-04: (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
- (Not required) – or (b) Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
- (Not required) – or (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
- (Not required) – GS-05 (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent
Summary
The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz (CMJC) VA Medical Center (VAMC) - located in Philadelphia - Pennsylvania provides health care to Veterans living in America's fifth-largest metropolitan area. The facility is staffed by approximately 3 -000 employees and supports 145 acute care beds - 135-bed Community Living Center - and serves a unique Veteran based of 60 -000 patients. Additional information can be found on our internet site https://www.philadelphia.va.gov/.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Education - Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant
Exceptions include health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/ LVN
Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of Columbia
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
GS-03: None beyond the basic requirements
LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. - medication administration)
however - completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved
GS-04: (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
or (b) Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
or (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
GS-05 (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent
Knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
Ability to serve as a responsible member of a nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and/or other support personnel involved in the delivery of patient care
Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous medications
This includes observing and documenting patient responses to medication and reporting noted changes in the patient's condition
Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardia and/or pulmonary arrest
Recognize and appropriately respond to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies
GS-06 (a) Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN
Proficiency in initiating - performing - and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions - using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments - and accurately recognizing - reporting - and recording relevant patient information Ability to observe - identify - and respond to a patient's needs for care including medication - equipment-assisted care - and patient/family education
In organizing and delivering care - the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional - socio-economic - and age-related factors
Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures
Observes for - documents - and reports physical and/or emotional changes in the patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiating appropriate emergency interventions as directed
Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations and the ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members and other staff
Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - to promote positive relationships - communication - and socialization skills
Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customers
Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which includes preparing the patient and assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing - and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures
Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06
Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required
However - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
Duties
A Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but not limited to: Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned 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
Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPN/LNs - Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
Serves as a preceptor to support training of less experienced LPN/LVNS - CNAs - and HTs related to support duties for complex specialized tests/procedures
Ability to observe - identify and respond to the patient's needs for care - medication - equipment assisted care and patient/family education
In organizing and delivering care the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional - cultural - spiritual - socio-economic - and age-related factors
Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and to promote positive relationships - communication - and socialization skills
Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customers
The LPN/LVN practices within the scope and licensure of a LPN/LVN in the nursing unit - clinic - or area of assignment - and demonstrates consistent practice when temporarily assigned to related nursing units and clinics
Performs support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
The LPN/LVN provides care of patients/residents and their environment contributing to optimizing patient/resident outcomes as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team
The LPN/LVN maintains licensure - BCLS - and currency in required education and training as identified by regulating agencies - the PVAMC - VISN and National Agency
The LPN/LVN maintains patient/resident safety standards assuring patient /resident privacy - patient/resident physical safety - and patient/resident psychological safety
The LPN/LVN administers medications within the scope of their license consistent with MCM 11-03 Administration of Medications
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous medication
Observation and documentation include the patient's response to medication administered and any noted change is reported to the RN or MD/DO
The LPN/LVN demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide care and services consistent with Infection Control Standards of Practice providing optimal outcomes for patients - residents - visitors - and employees
The LPN/LVN recognizes - responds - and initiates appropriate level response to medical emergency such as cardiac and/or respiratory failure
Actively participate in clinic - clinic procedures - specimen collection - wound care - documentation
Provides coverage for various outpatient surgery clinics
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz (CMJC) VA Medical Center (VAMC) - located in Philadelphia - Pennsylvania provides health care to Veterans living in America's fifth-largest metropolitan area. The facility is staffed by approximately 3 -000 employees and supports 145 acute care beds - 135-bed Community Living Center - and serves a unique Veteran based of 60 -000 patients. Additional information can be found on our internet site https://www.philadelphia.va.gov/.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Education - Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant
Exceptions include health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/ LVN
Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of Columbia
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
GS-03: None beyond the basic requirements
LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. - medication administration)
however - completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved
GS-04: (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
or (b) Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
or (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
GS-05 (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent
Knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
Ability to serve as a responsible member of a nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and/or other support personnel involved in the delivery of patient care
Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous medications
This includes observing and documenting patient responses to medication and reporting noted changes in the patient's condition
Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardia and/or pulmonary arrest
Recognize and appropriately respond to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies
GS-06 (a) Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN
Proficiency in initiating - performing - and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions - using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments - and accurately recognizing - reporting - and recording relevant patient information Ability to observe - identify - and respond to a patient's needs for care including medication - equipment-assisted care - and patient/family education
In organizing and delivering care - the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional - socio-economic - and age-related factors
Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures
Observes for - documents - and reports physical and/or emotional changes in the patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiating appropriate emergency interventions as directed
Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations and the ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members and other staff
Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - to promote positive relationships - communication - and socialization skills
Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customers
Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which includes preparing the patient and assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing - and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures
Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06
Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required
However - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
Duties
A Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but not limited to: Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned 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
Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPN/LNs - Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
Serves as a preceptor to support training of less experienced LPN/LVNS - CNAs - and HTs related to support duties for complex specialized tests/procedures
Ability to observe - identify and respond to the patient's needs for care - medication - equipment assisted care and patient/family education
In organizing and delivering care the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional - cultural - spiritual - socio-economic - and age-related factors
Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and to promote positive relationships - communication - and socialization skills
Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customers
The LPN/LVN practices within the scope and licensure of a LPN/LVN in the nursing unit - clinic - or area of assignment - and demonstrates consistent practice when temporarily assigned to related nursing units and clinics
Performs support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
The LPN/LVN provides care of patients/residents and their environment contributing to optimizing patient/resident outcomes as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team
The LPN/LVN maintains licensure - BCLS - and currency in required education and training as identified by regulating agencies - the PVAMC - VISN and National Agency
The LPN/LVN maintains patient/resident safety standards assuring patient /resident privacy - patient/resident physical safety - and patient/resident psychological safety
The LPN/LVN administers medications within the scope of their license consistent with MCM 11-03 Administration of Medications
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous medication
Observation and documentation include the patient's response to medication administered and any noted change is reported to the RN or MD/DO
The LPN/LVN demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide care and services consistent with Infection Control Standards of Practice providing optimal outcomes for patients - residents - visitors - and employees
The LPN/LVN recognizes - responds - and initiates appropriate level response to medical emergency such as cardiac and/or respiratory failure
Actively participate in clinic - clinic procedures - specimen collection - wound care - documentation
Provides coverage for various outpatient surgery clinics
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized