Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care

The Licensed Practical Nurse Ambulatory Care (Intermittent) serves as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team with selected patients and provides care to them on a regular and recurring basis. The LPN completes assigned duties and responsibilities, which involve performing standard and specialized practical nursing activities and which require broad work experience NOTE: This is an Intermittent Position.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs recurring duties that are carried out independently. The LPN recognizes the need for and seeks guidance when necessary to ensure quality patient care. The LPN administers medication, which implies knowledge of proper techniques and procedures. The LPN also documents observations, treatments, procedures, and conditions in the computerized patient record and reports them verbally to the appropriate person. Duties include but are not limited to: Observers changes in patient's/resident's condition, (e.g. behavior shifts, mood changes skin coloring, appetite, etc). Documents care provided and observations on appropriate tools or forms. Assures receipt of adequate nutritional intake either through observation, feeding, or properly positioning and checking placement of the feeding tube for the patient/resident. Administers medications, stoma care (e.g. tracheotomy, suctioning, colostomy), enemas, skin care, simple dressings, braces and prosthetic devices. Monitors intake and output, according to established policy and procedure. Recognizes the patient's/resident's autonomy and promoting independence by means of respect, limits setting, and individualized treatment. Reinforces age related healthcare education for patients/residents and or significant other. Integrates and applies pertinent aspects of the Outpatient Clinic performance improvement program into his/her professional practice as applicable. Schedule appointments for patients in collaboration with team members to ensure that all patients are scheduled within time constraints established by ACA guidelines and VHA policies especially adhering to priority access for service connected and OEF/OIF veteran populations. Other duties as assigned. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm (intermittent) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (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 higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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 #: 512-24199-F, 512-24200-F, 512-24201-F, 512-24202-F Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veterans and Employee health and well-being. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.

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. 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. 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.