Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Quick Facts

An intermittent/on-call Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position serving on a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), providing primary care nursing to Veterans.

Description

Deliver comprehensive and proactive nursing care for complex primary care assignments under general supervision, using advanced practical nursing skills, critical thinking, and clinical judgment. Exercise independent technical judgment, incorporate patient data into the Veteran’s overall health plan, accurately document care and patient responses, and escalate changes to the RN or provider as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized patient care in more complex settings
• Contribute patient care data to development and modification of the health plan and carry out assigned nursing interventions
• Assist RN/provider with prioritizing patient care needs and adjusting care delivery plans
• Observe subtle physical and emotional changes; document care delivered and patient responses; report deviations requiring immediate modification
• Seek guidance and inform RN/provider of changes requiring higher-level intervention
• Assist with medication/treatments needs; administer prescribed medications/treatments per policies and record administration and response
• Serve as a resource for organizing and implementing more complex/specialized patient care
• Support Veterans, families, and caregivers in promoting healthy lifestyles
• Communicate with patients and families who may be difficult to care for or communicate with
• Support monitoring of unlicensed nursing or non-medical staff in Veteran care

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Graduation from an approved practical/vocational nursing school (proof of education/transcripts required)
• Full, active, current, unrestricted LPN licensure in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth (or DC)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation; complete onboarding and pre-employment physical evaluation
• Comply with pre-employment urinalysis (testing designated positions)
• Selective Service registration (for eligible males) and required vaccination (seasonal influenza program)
• Meet GS-07 qualification standards for complex LPN positions as established for the assignment
• Ability to perform physical duties required by the role

Benefits

Federal employment offers a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and appointment status. Benefits information is provided by the hiring agency for the specific position.