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Licensed Practical Licensed Vocational Nurse Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System ECHCS Apply Print Share Save
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Summary The incumbent performs a variety of supportive nursing and medical tasks necessary to the care of patients during diagnostic and therapeutic visits to any ECHCS VA Primary Care Clinic location. The Licensed PracticalLicensed Vocational Nurses LPN practice is modeled on the standards established within the VHA model for Patient Aligned Care Teams.
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02122026 to 08122026 Salary 48212 to - 83206 per year Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 6 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Colorado Springs CO Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 6 Job family Series 0620 Practical Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBSU-12879225-26-DAP Control number 857581200
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02122026 to 08122026 Salary 48212 to - 83206 per year Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 6 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Colorado Springs CO Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 6 Job family Series 0620 Practical Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBSU-12879225-26-DAP Control number 857581200
Duties Major duties include but are not limited to: Provides a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Documents appropriate information in the patient record and reports and significant deviations to the RN and/or provider. Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and/or prescribed treatment regimes. Recognizes the need for and institutes cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures when indicated in accordance with established medical center policy and procedure. Independently performs coordinating duties related to the operation of the clinic such as ordering and maintaining supplies and medications and obtaining patient data. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakagemalfunction or loss of equipment safety hazards and supply deficiencies promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action. Performs other assignments designated by the RN or clinic providers which are essential to patient care and appropriate to the incumbents level of training. Uses motivational interviewing techniques to guide patients to establish goals. The incumbent practices within their nursing scope of practice and functional level demonstrating and promoting the mission of the VA and ICARE values. Set up or reprocess Reusable Medical Equipment as applicable for all equipment for which you have been trained. Performs all unit specific nursing interventions and procedures to include but not limited to: Understand and implement the PACT model PACT Protocols PACT handbook VHA 1101.101 implements and documents education provided to patients and families. Delivers safe care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice VHA Directives and local policies. Safely and effectively uses patient care equipment. Reports equipment in need of repair. Correctly and safely performs nursing procedures or seeks help when needed. Recognizes overt abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients condition and responds appropriately. Responsible for timely implementation of orders and nursing interventions. Requests assistance from co-workers when needed knows when to ask for help. Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments using the nursing process based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice. Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed. Assesses patients learning needs learning preference and readiness to learn. Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs instructing patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning. Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes. Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patients responses and outcomes. Uses the Computerized Patient Record System CPRS and the Bar Coded Medication Administration BCMA software per policy. Treats all patients and families with dignity and respect. Listens to and honors patient and family perspectives and choices. Patient and family knowledge values beliefs and cultural backgrounds are incorporated into the planning and delivery of care in a non-judgmental non-discriminatory manner. Maintains professional boundaries with patients families and employees. Behavior as a role model is transparent and above reproach. Other Duties as assigned.
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 12311959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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 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 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 Basic Requirements Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed. Education. Candidates must be a 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. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission 61 Broadway 33rd Floor New York NY 10006. Licensure. Candidates must possess a 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 LPNLVN who has or has ever had any licenses 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. GS-3None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria in paragraphs 3b2a through c below Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or Graduation from an approved school which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital outpatient clinic nursing home or other supervised medical nursing or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures or Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. 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. GS-5Experience. Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs The following KSAs are required at the GS-5 grade level for the LPN.