Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse

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Summary

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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.

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Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02122026 to 08122026 Salary48212 to - 83206 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 3 - 6 Location1 vacancy in the following location Colorado Springs CO Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel Required25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential6 Job family Series 0620 Practical Nurse Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow RiskTrust determination processCredentialingSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberCBSU-12879224-26-DAPControl number857581900

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.

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 12311959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background security investigation.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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 candidates 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:

• License
• Full CV
• Resume
• Resume
• Transcript
• Special Note for Applications To complete your application, please use the following link http://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, C.V., 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-50s, current/former Federal employees, etc. Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter VALicense Full CV Resume PCS Orders Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice RIFSF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans Preference When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s 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.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 08122026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire12879224. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and