License Practical Nurse (SE Gilbert, VAH HCC, Outpatient Clinic)

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 LPN also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran. **Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be offered**

The primary role of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), located at SE Gilbert, VAH HCC Outpatient Clinic within the Nursing, Ambulatory Care Service, is to perform assigned duties that promote quality healthcare, exceptional customer service, and the maintenance of an environment dedicated to serving Veterans. The LPN is responsible for delivering care in a manner that supports these commitments. Candidates should have experience in medication administration, injections, immunizations, and adherence to medication safety protocols.

The ability to prioritize care for multiple patients and manage clinic demands in a high-volume setting is essential. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to rapid changes, including the capacity to provide cross-coverage or float support as needed. Possesses the knowledge and ability to identify urgent and emergent patient care situations, promptly seek assistance from the RN and/or healthcare provider, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as instructed.

Demonstrates an understanding of human behavior, patient motivations, and reactions to various situations, and effectively applies this knowledge when working with patients, family members, and colleagues. Performs phlebotomy on patients, ensuring the correct collection tubes are used and the appropriate number of tubes are drawn. Reviews electronic health records and accurately labels all specimens. Prepares samples for laboratory processing, storage, and transport in compliance with facility and laboratory protocols.

Experienced in medication administration, injections, immunizations, and adherence to medication safety standards. Proven ability to prioritize multiple patients and clinic demands in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and performs treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Monitors patients for physical and/or emotional changes related to prescribed medications or treatments, promptly and accurately documenting any observed changes, and reporting deviations from normal to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Healthcare Provider (HCP).

Exhibits proficiency in performing support responsibilities for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized procedures. This includes preparing patients, assisting with diagnostic examinations, managing specialized instruments or equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and after the procedure. Utilizes the Computerized Patient Record System and participates in relevant training sessions to maintain proficiency in computerized documentation.

License Practical Nurse (SE Gilbert, VAH HCC, Outpatient Clinic) The LPN is responsible for the storage, proper cleaning techniques, and use of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Work Schedule: 6:30AM-5:00PM Compressed/Flexible: Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Authorized, *Restrictions Apply* Recruitment is for selectees from outside of the agency.

Or relocation incentive is for selectees outside of the facility (50+ miles). Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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.

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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 written and spoken English. 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. An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16 of this part.

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. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006. Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website.

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. VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28,1986; and for their future personnel actions under this authority.

The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. 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: GS-3 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements above. 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-4 Experience/Education: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or Education: Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.

Combined Education & Experience: 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. GS-5 Experience: Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the next lower level (GS-4).

Additionally an LPN as this level will be able to demonstrate: knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems; demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice; knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures.

Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO; knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest; recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action; completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO.

Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures. However, completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review. GS-6 Experience: 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. LPN must be technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing car to variable patient populations; Possess 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; Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs; Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures; Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations; Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations.

Preferred Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), preferably within outpatient, ambulatory care, or specialty clinic settings. Proficient in patient intake and clinical assessment, including obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, allergy review, pain screening, and identifying abnormal findings that require notification of an RN or provider.

Experience in medication administration, injections, immunizations, and adherence to medication safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple patients and clinic demands in a fast-paced environment. Proven flexibility and adaptability with the ability to provide cross-coverage or float support as needed. Excellent communication and customer service skills. 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: This position may include a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting. There may also be extended periods of sitting or standing. Transferring patients and objects may be required.

Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols using mechanical lifts that are provided.