This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Patient Care Provides patient care and assistance for complex, specialized patients including such measures as personal hygiene, positioning, elimination, and socialization in the completion of all direct patient care in the clinic setting.
Initiates and collects patient data including but not limited to MC reminders, vital signs, weights, oximetry, blood glucose and the collection of specimens. Initiates and performs specialized nonstandard and complex procedures including ear lavage, urinary scanning, oxygen therapy, wound care, EKG, and spirometry.
lnitiates procedure preparation, adapting them to the patient's physical and emotional needs before, during and after procedures, observing and managing therapeutic or possible complications resulting from the procedure. Knowledgeably initiates and performs nursing measures to prevent complications by recognizing deviations and/or changes in patient conditions and promptly reports changes in condition to RN/provider when this occurs.
Knowledgeably recognizes and responds/initiates emergency measures. Responds promptly to emergency situations in the clinic. Provides safe administration of medications in accordance with Medical Center's and Nursing Service policy and monitors side effects. Continues to keep updated on new medications. Communication Works effectively with others and communicates in an professional, appropriate, tactful and courteous manner.
Demonstrates knowledge and application of interpersonal skills as a responsible member of the nursing and health care team. Explains to the patient and family treatment measures, tests and procedure preparations, proper administration of medications, and provides opportunity to ask questions. Provides patients with encouragement needed to comply with treatment plan and assist in coping with illness.
Documents in the patient's medical record observations of patient's physical and emotional status as well as responses to procedures performed and treatments rendered. Documents all data collected and nursing care. Demonstrates knowledge and application of the computer system and applicable technology (such as Electronic Medical Record, Wisconsin Immunization Record (WIR) VISTA).
Communicates accurate, concise, and complete information to the providers in an independent and timely manner. Utilizes all communication methods as available with the PACT model on the assigned team (such as Instant Messaging, paging, phone, and VA Video Connect (VVC)). Progress of Practice Exhibits willingness to accept additional responsibilities. Exhibits knowledge and judgment in recognizing changes in the patient's condition and initiates corrective interventions.
Assists with rehabilitative aspects of patient care. Reinforcement of patient teaching. Actively contributes to the development and updating of patient CPRS records and promotes patient participation utilizing Whole Health principles in his treatment plan. Assists with clinic orientation of new employees, participates on Committee(s), and demonstrates constructive problem-solving skills.
Clinical Responsibilities Daily assignment requires floating throughout clinics as assignment by Nurse Manager or designee. Offers assistance to co-workers when needed and when own assignment has been completed. Initiates unit maintenance duties, and keeps a safe, clean area. Practices proper body mechanics, acting to prevent injury to self and others. Operates all specialized equipment in a safe manner, identifies and reports any potential safety hazards.
Removes unsafe equipment from use. Initiates protective and safety measures, including recognition of patients exhibiting signs of confusion, sedation, and/or behaviors which are potentially dangerous to self and others. Complies with established safety policy and procedures.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Day Shift Location: West Clinic EDRP Authorized: 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: N/A Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 06896F, 06897F, 06898F, 06899F
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
Qualifications Continue: 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. 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. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/3 PART II APPENDIX G13The full performance level of this vacancy is GS06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS03 to GS06. Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting.
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs.
Must comply with any Employee Health requirements as a condition of employment. In the performance of duties, the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
douglas.madel@va.gov · 608-555-5555
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $45690 – $71628/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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