Clarification from the agency

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care service, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veterans.

Assignment duties may include but not limited to:

• Manages patient care problems for a wide range of patients including those with chronic and acute illness.
• Assesses, records and reports vital signs neurological signs weight and blood glucose levels.
• Checks patients into the clinic and documents intake data.
• Provides high quality nursing care using traditional and non-traditional modalities.
• Demonstrates the ability to independently adjust or modify care being delivered.
• Serves as a resource for complex slash specialized procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions and sterile techniques.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to interpret common test results and other medical data.
• Performs clinical pertinence reviews to ensure compliance with nursing practice standards.

Administrative duties may include but not limited to:

• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with VA policy and TJC standards of care.
• Remain current on all changes, improvements, and software patches related to VISTA and CPR systems.
• Actively participates in continuous and ongoing performance improvement projects and/or primary care committees.
• Assists Nurse Manager (NM) with management of encounters
• Maintains current annual and professional licensure certifications, which includes all state licensure requirements for LPN's and BLS certification.
• Leads PACT huddles effectively and serves as a resource for new clinical and administrative staff members.

Medication Administration duties may include but not limited to:

• Prepares, administers, and documents medications and immunizations as directed without error.
• Observes for subtle physical, emotional side effects, or contraindications related to medications when interviewing patients.
• Assists with medical reconciliation to improve patient safety.
• Collaborates with RN, provider, and/or pharmacist to address patient medication questions and/or changes in patient conditions from prescribed medications/treatments.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Work schedule may change based on agency needs.
Telework: Ad-hoc, as authorized by supervisor.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 60974F, 60696F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Conditions of employment

• 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/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, unless already served, 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.

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.
• Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) Candidates must be currently licensed to practice as practical or vocational nurses in a state or territory of the United states or the District of Columbia or must have applied for a license to practice. Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and state issuing it. Non-licensed candidates who have completed their training may be appointed subject to obtaining the required license during the probationary period. Those not licensed must furnish the date on which they apply for a license and the jurisdiction involved. No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained.

Experience

• For GS-5 and above: 1 year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level is required.

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-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-5.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.