Ambulatory Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Quick Facts

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 0800–1630
• Telework/virtual: Not available
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): May be available if you meet VHA eligibility and submit the EDRP application within 4 months of appointment (award up to $200,000; 1–5 year eligibility period, determined after review)

Description

Provide practical nursing care in an ambulatory care setting by collecting specimens, preparing patients for diagnostic tests, and supporting activities of daily living. Monitor patients for changes in condition and hazardous environments, apply treatments and medications per facility policy, and support pressure ulcer prevention and bladder/bowel care documentation. Assist with urgent/emergent situations under the guidance of the RN or MD/DO.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens (e.g., sputum, urine—routine/sterile, feces) for storage and delivery to the lab per unit standards
• Notify the nurse of changes in patient condition and vital signs, symptoms, psychosocial status, and supply/equipment issues
• Under guidance of the nurse/provider, prepare and position patients; arrange and pass medical supplies for diagnostic testing
• Support activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, oral care, hair care, hygiene, mobility/range of motion)
• Apply ointments, creams, shampoos, and solutions per facility policy
• Assist with bladder and bowel care; document output and reinforce patient education
• Participate in pressure ulcer prevention per facility/unit protocol
• Recognize urgent/emergent needs and assist in emergency measures and resuscitation as directed

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)
• Potential EDRP student loan reimbursement for eligible candidates (up to $200,000; eligibility period 1–5 years)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Active, full, current and unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure
• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program (or accepted exceptions)
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements; pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Comply with required Employee Health tasks (e.g., annual TB screening/testing)
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Serve a 1–2 year trial period after acceptance
• Selectively register with the Selective Service if required (males born after 12/31/1959)

Hard Skills & Technologies

• SterileTechnique
• SpecimenCollection
• VitalSignsMonitoring
• MedicationAdministration
• OralMedication
• TopicalMedication
• SubcutaneousAdministration
• IntramuscularAdministration
• IntravenousAdministration
• BladderBowelCare
• PatientPreparationForDiagnostics
• Documentation
• EmergencyMeasuresAndResuscitationAssistance
• PressureUlcerPrevention
• InfectionControlAndIsolationPrecautions