Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Licensed Practical NurseThe primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to deliver comprehensive and proactive nursing care that advances quality health outcomes, fosters exceptional patient and family-centered service, and strengthens an environment dedicated to the care of Veterans.Major duties in addition included, but are not limited to:Exercise independent technical judgments and to possess and apply comprehensive working knowledge of the principles, art and science of practical nursing.Performs practical nursing duties of considerable difficulty and responsibility under very general supervision.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks, select and sequence procedures, and adapt interventions in response to changing patient status or care needs.Evaluates patient data, identifies subtle changes in condition, and initiates timely communication with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated and effective care.Documents consistently reflects a high degree of accuracy, clinical insight, and alignment with professional standards.Reflects independent decision-making and accountability for patient outcomes.Requires only periodic review by an RN or provider to confirm compliance with policy and appropriateness of clinical judgment.Serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff, contributing to process improvement initiatives and supporting a culture of safety and continuous learning.Work Schedule: Days, hours are the needs of clinic and will be discussedRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: 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) 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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not eligibleVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: F08602Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedNotifications:Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position.This position is covered by a special rate.Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.