Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Care Team

Quick Facts

• Position: GS-7 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Setting: Outpatient
• Work scope: More complex nursing assignments with independent technical judgment under general supervision

Description

The GS-7 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides more complex nursing assignments in an outpatient care setting. You will collaborate with Registered Nurses and/or Health Care Providers, perform specialized nursing procedures, document care and patient responses, and adjust the plan of care based on observations. The role emphasizes proactive support of patients’ medication and treatment needs and recognition of urgent or emergent situations.

Responsibilities

• Promote and demonstrate nursing concepts within the care setting and work collaboratively with the RN/HCP team
• Document care provided, including observations and patient responses, and report meaningful changes in condition
• Perform nursing care procedures per policy and guidelines (including sterile techniques, blood glucose monitoring, catheterization, suctioning, wound care, colostomy care, tube feeding, tracheotomy care, oxygen therapy, deep breathing and coughing, and specimen collection)
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures for pretreatment/cleaning of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD)
• Assist in prioritizing overall patient needs and adjust the plan of care as needed based on assessment
• Administer prescribed medications/treatments accurately and document patient response
• Recognize potential urgent or emergent patient care situations
• Support veterans’ maximum functional potential (ambulation, bowel/bladder training, dressing, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, range of motion exercises, fall prevention)
• Participate in Shared Governance councils using clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to improve quality of care
• Communicate effectively with veterans, families, caregivers, professionals, and supportive staff; work independently with intermittent supervision

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Active, full, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure
• Completion of an approved practical/vocational nursing program (or an approved exception pathway)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Ability to meet physical requirements (standing, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, stretching, moderate lifting)
• Serve a 1–2 year trial period with certification required to continue employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases (higher step possible with higher/unique qualifications)
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months
• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days for eligible employees
• Traditional federal pension (with 5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• Telework: Ad-hoc; not a virtual position