The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), GS-7 performs more complex nursing assignments within their setting. The LPN/LVN possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices. The LPN/LVN GS-7 role is of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision. Individuals in these positions are, to a considerable extent, expected to exercise independent technical judgments.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The LPN/LVN is responsible for goals and interventions that promote veterans in attaining maximum functional potential. This is accomplished through but not limited to modalities such as ambulation, bowel and bladder training, dressing, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, range of motion exercises and fall prevention modalities. The GS-7 LPN provides select, complex direct care.
The incumbent will work in partnership with the PACT teams, including CBOC's, other outpatient clinics, Pharmacy, Business Office, and the Emergency Department. Position will require travel between clinics. The LPN has assignments above the level of a GS-6 and completes specialized patient care duty assignments in a more complex patient care setting which demand an exceptional degree of Practical Nursing knowledge, skills, and self-direction.
Positions at this grade level require broader knowledge and skills as supervision is more general and LPN"s are expected to be involved in a greater degree in the development and modification of treatment plans.
Maintains expertise in Chronic Care and disease management Adept at encouraging and communicating with challenging psychological physical behaviors to promote optimal functioning Possess Knowledge and follows guidelines of program regulations and able to carry out objectives of the Nursing program Contributes to the development of the plan of care for assigned veterans outlining program modalities and updates per policy Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts in the Medical Center Works in collaboration with Registered Nurse, and or Health Care provider Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies Observes physical and/or emotional changes in patient's health condition to promptly and accurately document changes and report deviations from normal to RN/HCP.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to effectively intervene and recommend and implement strategies to assure optimal safe and effective care Ability to perform treatments, procedures and use and reprocess reusable medical equipment Demonstrates the ability to work independently without the need for readily available supervision Ability to communicate effectively with the veteran, families, caregivers, professionals, and other support staff Supports team in monitoring GS-6 and below LPN's include nursing assistants and Health Technicians.
Preferred Experience: Three (3) plus years of Medical/Surgical experience Two (2) plus years of Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) experience IV certification Strong computer skills Chronic disease management Supervisory experience Pay Plan: VZ29 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm 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).
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. Functional Statement #:50905-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
Exceptions include: Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. OR VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C.
7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986; and for their future personnel actions under this authority. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions..
OR Individual granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
APRIL.HILZENDAGER@VA.GOV · 615-955-6098
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $56555 – $73523/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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