Licensed Practical Nurse- Ambulatory Care

At the Lincoln Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver technically proficient, patient-centered care in Outpatient Primary Care. Working with a Registered Nurse (RN), provider, and Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), you will help Veterans navigate visits, preventive care, treatments, education, and follow-up while promoting safety, continuity, dignity, and an efficient care experience.

Make a meaningful impact on Veterans through hands-on nursing practice in an outpatient primary care setting. You will support the PACT by preparing Veterans for visits, performing focused health screenings and nursing interventions, administering medications and immunizations, assisting with procedures, reinforcing education, and coordinating follow-up to promote safe, efficient, and continuous care. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides technically proficient, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or provider. Conducts pre-visit outreach and planning by reviewing records, updating patient information, obtaining needed documentation, and preparing clinical data for appointments. Performs focused health screenings, collects vital information, completes clinical reminders, and supports preventive care initiatives. Administers prescribed medications, immunizations, and treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Observes, documents, and reports changes in patient conditions and communicates significant findings to the Registered Nurse (RN) or provider. Recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiates appropriate emergency interventions as directed. Assists with complex diagnostic tests and specialized procedures by preparing patients, handling specialized equipment, and monitoring patients throughout the procedure process. Supports continuity and coordination of care through consult tracking, secure message management, follow-up activities, and participation in team huddles and meetings. Maintains a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment by managing supplies, stocking exam rooms, and performing required quality control activities. Provides orientation, education, and training support to less experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Nursing Assistants (NAs), and Health Technicians (HTs). Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday. Work is scheduled between 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 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). 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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Physical requirements: This position requires some degree of fitness, strength, and agility. Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting arm overhead, and similar activities. 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. Nebraska-Western Iowa is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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 trial period. 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Training provided. 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.