Summary This is an advanced level Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position in the primary care service located at the various associated community based outpatient clinics within the Birmingham VA healthcare system. Responsibilities The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care service, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veterans. Assignment duties may include but not limited to: Manages patient care problems for a wide range of patients including those with chronic and acute illness. Assesses, records and reports vital signs neurological signs weight and blood glucose levels. Checks patients into the clinic and documents intake data. Provides high quality nursing care using traditional and non-traditional modalities. Demonstrates the ability to independently adjust or modify care being delivered. Serves as a resource for complex slash specialized procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions and sterile techniques. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to interpret common test results and other medical data. Performs clinical pertinence reviews to ensure compliance with nursing practice standards. Administrative duties may include but not limited to: Completes all required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with VA policy and TJC standards of care. Remain current on all changes, improvements, and software patches related to VISTA and CPR systems. Actively participates in continuous and ongoing performance improvement projects and/or primary care committees. Assists Nurse Manager (NM) with management of encounters Maintains current annual and professional licensure certifications, which includes all state licensure requirements for LPN's and BLS certification. Leads PACT huddles effectively and serves as a resource for new clinical and administrative staff members. Medication Administration duties may include but not limited to: Prepares, administers, and documents medications and immunizations as directed without error. Observes for subtle physical, emotional side effects, or contraindications related to medications when interviewing patients. Assists with medical reconciliation to improve patient safety. Collaborates with RN, provider, and/or pharmacist to address patient medication questions and/or changes in patient conditions from prescribed medications/treatments. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Work schedule may change based on agency needs. Telework: Ad-hoc, as authorized by supervisor. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60974F, 60696F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, unless already served, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) Candidates must be currently licensed to practice as practical or vocational nurses in a state or territory of the United states or the District of Columbia or must have applied for a license to practice. Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and state issuing it. Non-licensed candidates who have completed their training may be appointed subject to obtaining the required license during the probationary period. Those not licensed must furnish the date on which they apply for a license and the jurisdiction involved. No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained. Experience For GS-5 and above: 1 year of nursing experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level is required. 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 GS-5. 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/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
