Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Major duties may include, but are not limited to:

• The LPN GS-7 is responsible and accountable for independent nursing practice and demonstrates advanced competence in specialized patient care activities.
• Uses Veteran care data to guide clinical decisions and contribute meaningfully to individualized health plans.
• Applies program regulations, supports nursing program objectives, and models sound nursing principles throughout the Medical Center.
• Collaborates with RNs and healthcare providers but is fully capable of functioning without readily available supervision.
• The GS-7 LPN also provides guidance to lower-graded LPNs, offers clinical support to Nursing Assistants, and helps ensure consistent, safe care delivery across the team.
• The LPN GS-7 provides specialized nursing care to Veterans in RRTP, exercising a level of clinical judgment and independence beyond the GS-6 scope.
• In the absence of an RN, the GS-7 LPN assumes responsibility for critical patient care activities, including safe medication reviews, complex medication administration, and comprehensive monitoring.
• Identifies and responds promptly to changes in physical or behavioral status, initiates appropriate interventions, and communicates findings directly to healthcare providers.
• The GS-7 LPN maintains accurate documentation, supports a safe therapeutic milieu, assists with crisis intervention, reinforces treatment goals, and adheres to VA policies, National Patient Safety Goals, and infection prevention practices.
• Through strong collaboration and communication with Veterans, families, and the interdisciplinary team-as well as mentorship of support staff-the GS-7 LPN ensures high-quality, recovery-oriented care reflective of the elevated scope and accountability of this grade.

Work Schedule: 0000-0800 OR 15:30-2400 with rotating shifts, including weekend and holiday work required

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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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) 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 $416.66

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 #: 62869F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized