The LPN functions as an effective member of the clinical team. Demonstrates sound techniques in complex nursing care procedures and basic care of the acutely ill and chronic patients in all areas of the SLVHCS to include In and Out-patient Mental Health, Primary & Specialty Clinics, Community Living Center and Med Surg. He or she takes all necessary precautions to avoid the spread of illness or disease when administering care to patients/residents.
Provide comfort measures and activities of daily living during clinic visits. Perform the following procedures: takes digital photos, performs complex dressing changes, wound management, urostomy, ileostomy, and colostomy care, tracheal and nasopharyngeal suction, suprapubic catheter care, designated urological procedures, and specialized dermatological procedures. Insertion of indwelling/intermittent catheters.
Collection of laboratory specimens (urine, blood, culture and sensitivity). Assist with specialized outpatient exams during gynecological, otolaryngeal and ophthalmology visits. Perform tonometry and visual screening acuity measurements. Maintain and determine an adequate supply of medications and supplies. Perform clinical intake, preventive medicine screening, pain education and allergy screening and document adverse reactions.
Provide tracheotomy care including suctioning, cleaning, and change of inner cannula, cuff deflation, and dressing changes. Assist with patient teaching, using approved guidelines. Document on appropriate forms and/or in CPRS and refer veterans or caregiver to the social worker, dietician or other members of the team as requested or needed. Determine subjective and objective symptoms that require referral to the RN or provider for intervention.
Assist the RN with the coordination of home care and post clinic visits, contacting outside agencies for reports or follow-up care at external facilities. Communicate and document irregularities or variances in nursing policies/procedures and standards that require clinical intervention. Interview family, patient or significant others re: patient illness or descriptions of illness and needs.
Demonstrate flexibility by working and supporting other clinics, or teamlets when providing routine care per clinical competencies with minimal guidance and assistance. Assume responsibility for the security, and storage of drugs in accordance with The Joint Commission requirements. Participate in the identification of patients at risk for physical restriction/rehabilitation, falls or addictive tendencies.
Support patients identified in early to terminal stages of multiple illnesses with understanding and encouragement and responds according to their individual needs. Demonstrate skill required to resolve a range of nursing problems. Knowledge of community resources and facility programs available to meet patient's referral needs. Knowledge of and demonstrate use of specialized clinic equipment supplies that vary treatment modalities.
Verbalize knowledge of and demonstrate sufficient interviewing skills to elicit response from patients, identify physical needs, problems or emotional concerns that may interfere with the therapeutic treatment plan. Perform work in VISTA and clinical reminder applications daily. Complete EKG data entry Assist and participate in performance improvement projects, Administrative Investigation Boards (AIB) and other administrative assignments.
Perform venipuncture samples to obtain laboratory specimen and test using appropriate collection tubes for laboratory processing. Occasionally processes laboratory specimen for transport according to established policies.
Conduct Preventive Health/Chronic Disease Management Clinical Reminder and Screening Activities appropriate to the clinical setting such as: Colorectal Fecal lmmunochemical Test (FIT) Cancer Screening education and order entry fecal occult blood (FOBT), Hepatitis C Screening and requests for laboratory (lab) test. Administer Vaccines according to directives and facility policy. Complete request for Lipid Profile lab work. Order urine microalbumin for diabetics.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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) 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 #: 00035F, 00036F, 00037F, 00038F
GS-06: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities continued: Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure.
Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.
Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year Med-Surg experience and/or 1 year of Ambulatory Care experience in an ambulatory outpatient setting. Experience with medication/immunization administration. Experience with electronic health record documentation. Experience in General Surgery, Dermatology, ENT, Urology or Podiatry clinical procedures preferred. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06. Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing.
May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.
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/.
Heather.Cook@va.gov · (501) 918-1405
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $43502 – $79172/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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