This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Appropriately carries out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; uses judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments and accurately recognizes, reports and records relevant patient information.
Completed work should need only a general review by an RN or provider for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. Observes, identifies and responds to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education. In organizing and delivering care the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, socioeconomic, and age-related factors.
Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes patient for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or provider.
Recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance from the RN and/or provider, and initiates appropriate emergency interventions as directed. Appropriately utilizes knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.
Performs 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 more complex, specialized tests/procedures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Ad-hoc Available Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position. Functional Statement #: 99264-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Preferred Experience: Care of adult population ages 20-90 years. One year experience in clinic nursing, hospital or home health care. Experience with computerized charting and phone skills. Experience with women's health care. Experience with disease management. Lab draw and processing experience.
GS-6 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6. Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. 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/. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your basic qualifications on education. If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $50595 – $79222/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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