Practical Nurse LPN PACT

Summary

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.

Duties

• The LPN/LVN also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.
• The LPN/LVN performs within this functional statement under frequent guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee.
• Assigned tasks require basic technical competence and skill.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) assigned PACTNICTOR teams at OPA 1 & OPA 2, Mayaguez Outpatient Clinics (MOPC), Ponce Outpatient Clinic (POPC), Arecibo CBOC (ACBOC), Ceiba CBOC, Guayama CBOC(GCBOC), including coverage of St. Croix CBOC (STX CBOC); and Rural clinics provide safe, individualized, and integrated holistic practical nursing care to patients who are acutely and/or chronically ill in the Outpatient care setting, such as renal, cardiological, neurological, pulmonary, GI, surgical, dermatological, orthopedic and endocrinologic conditions.
• Care is provided to patients who exhibit a variety of physical problems.
• In addition, ambulatory care patients who present behavioral problems will benefit from a Whole Health care delivery system in Primary Care, in which a partnership to reach well­being is developed with Primary Care teams, families, and other professionals working with Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI), and Suicide Prevention program.
• The LPN/LVN functions under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) who is responsible for the coordination of the patient’s care.
• LPNs at the are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license.
• They are expected to exercise greater judgment require less supervision and operate by all established policies and procedures.
• The LPN/LVN will implement appropriate nursing actions based on the plan of care and his/her observations of the patient’s condition.
• The LPN/LVN serves as a member of the health care team in the Outpatient care setting.
• The LPN/LVN recognizes the need for and seeks guidance when necessary to ensure quality patient care.
• In organizing and delivering care, the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, and age-related factors.
• He/she will demonstrate increasing levels of responsibility as he/she actively progresses up the career ladder.
• The LPN collaborates with the patient and Sub-Specialty Providers, family/caregiver, internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing a patient-driven holistic care plan for life.
• Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient’s goals.
• We also provide a full range of primary and preventive women’s health care, including Gynecological and Reproductive Care (except for OB and infertility services), evaluate patients’ reminders due, to determine needs of mammography, pelvic exams, breast exams, densitometry as well as sexual trauma counseling among other interventions.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 4:00pm Telework: Not Available.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements

• 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 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. Spanish proficiency.
• 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; 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.

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/.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate’s abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• 1. Resume, required.
• Your LPN experience and duties must be reflected on your resume to include hours worked per week and specific dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present), see checklist. 2.
• Copy of your most recent (less than a year) SF-50, “Notification of Personnel Action” showing grade and step, required. 3.
• Responses to the Online Assessment Questionnaire, required. 4.
• Copy of your LPN Licenses, required. 5.
• Copy of your current LPN Registrations, required. 6.
• Copy of Diplomas or Official College Transcripts or Certification of Degree s as applicable, required. *******If the required documents are not submitted your application will be considered ineligible*********
• NOTE: BLS certification (selected applicant must have a current BLS Training at time of initial appointment or reassignment) Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document.
• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted ‘Resume’ document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the ‘Other’ document upload field.
• The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50’s (current/former Federal employees), etc. License Other (1)
• Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans’ Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
• You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 “Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference” with required proof as stated on the form.
• Documentation is required to award preference.
• For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets – Veterans – Job Seekers – Veterans’ Preference.
• Veterans’ preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.