Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports a multidisciplinary specialty clinic providing Plastics and Dermatology services. The role requires strong clinical skills to maintain efficient workflow in a high-volume - procedure-driven environment. The LPN will also float to additional outpatient specialty clinics as operational needs arise to ensure safe - consistent patient coverage. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports a multidisciplinary specialty clinic providing Plastics and Dermatology services. The role requires strong clinical skills to maintain efficient workflow in a high-volume - procedure-driven environment. The LPN will also float to additional outpatient specialty clinics as operational needs arise to ensure safe - consistent patient coverage. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education 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 English Language Proficiency Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in [both] spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) Licensure: Full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth i.e. - Puerto Rico of the United States - or District of Columbia An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had - any license(s) revoked - suspended - denied - restricted - limited - or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16 of this part Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated in section A - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade GS-3 - None beyond the basic requirements LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. - medication administration) however - completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved GS-4 - LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level however - they are expected to exercise greater judgment - require less supervision - and to operate in accordance with all established policies - procedure - and techniques.\ #J-18808-Ljbffr