Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within Primary and Specialty Medicine (PSM) Integrated Care Community (ICC) functions as a nursing team member under the direction and guidance of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. He/she is responsible for delivering safe physical and emotional care to Veterans, in a variety of settings, while enhancing technical skills and nursing knowledge. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/04/2024 to 07/01/2024 Salary $49,998 - $82,344 per year Pay scale & grade GS 00 Help Location Saint Cloud, MN Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Monday-Friday hours Service Excepted Promotion potential 6 Job family (Series) 0620 Practical Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBSY- -24-MK Control number Help This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency This announcement is open to current, permanent employees of the St Cloud VA Health Care System including Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and VA nationwide. All other applicants including current, permanent Federal employees from an agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs should apply under announcement CBSY 24-MK. Videos Help Duties Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 07/01/2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 15, 2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. The Licensed Practical Nurse delivers patient care and education in a variety of settings to include all outpatient primary care and specialty care clinics and procedural areas. The knowledge required of this position includes a variety of uncomplicated Veteran centered physical and behavioral interventions. Nursing care include but is not limited to: rooming patients, obtaining weight, height, and vital signs, completing clinical reminders, documenting medication reconciliation including non-VA and co-managed care, when applicable, catheterizing, applying hot/cold compresses, performing soaks, applying sterile dressings, trimming nails, performing ear lavages, scanning bladders, performing glucometer control tests, performing quality control checks, administrating medications including immunizations, injections & oxygen. Assists the RN and/or Provider with special procedures by preparing the patient, participating in the time out procedure, securing clean or sterile supplies/equipment as appropriate, assisting with the specific procedure/visit, collecting and labeling specimens, peri-procedural monitoring and handling and cleaning on instruments appropriately. Assists providers with specialized injections, wound care, joint injection/aspirations, bone marrow biopsies, skin tag removal, pap smears, colposcopy, insertion of Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) and pessaries, endometrial biopsy, application of liquid nitrogen, electrosurgery, and other minor procedures as applicable to clinic. Responds quickly and appropriately to emergency situations. Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of predictable and secondary pharmacological effects of drugs. Reinforces patient education regarding medications. Provides effective patient/family education on an individual basis according to VA guidelines for care and self-management. Participates and promotes Health Promotion/Disease Prevention activities, explains non-critical lab results, medications, diagnostic procedures, VA policies, correct usage of blood pressure meters, application of compression hose, injections and others as needed. Provides direct customer and Veteran service that is prompt, friendly, and cooperative. Resolves issues at the lowest level and in a timely manner. Sets limits within the nurse/patient relationship that are clearly defined. Uses safe and proper techniques when giving Veteran care and handling equipment, using Standard Precautions and personal/Veteran protective equipment. Initiates appropriate emergency interventions. Maintains a safe/clean work environment, ensuring Veteran privacy. Two-three years out patient clinic experience preferred but not required. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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) 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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Help Requirements 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination/evaluation Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Training provided. 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: Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission). See "Education" section for additional requirements and exceptions. Licensure: Full, active, current, and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or 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: 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. In addition to the basic requirements stated above, additional criteria must be met for each grade. Human Resources will determine eligibility and qualifications and recommend the appropriate grade level to the selecting official. This determination will be made based on the information in your application. To receive full consideration at the GS-5 and -6 levels, your application must clearly demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) described below. GS-03. None beyond the basic requirements. GS-04: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR, Graduation from an approved school 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, Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. GS-05 . click apply for full job details