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Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Living Center Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration
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Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT for Licensed Practical Nurses LPN vacancies in the Community Living Center CLC at the Erie VA Medical Center & will remain open until 12312026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 11242026 with subsequent cut-off dates weekly. LPN is responsible for providing competent evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nursesnursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01282026 to 12312026 Salary Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 6 Location 10 vacancies in the following location Erie PA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required 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 Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBSZ-12874261-26-TG Control number 855725700
Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse widow widower or parent of a veteran who may be eligible for derived preference Clarification from the agency NOTE The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information refer to Required Documents below.
Videos Duties Help This position will report directly to the Manager Community Living Center Duties include but are not limited to: Explains procedures to patients using language which they understand and displays consideration of individual age related and gender specific patient needs. Ensures that the physical and emotional environment is consistent with the vision for patient centered care. Maintains self-control and responds consistently to the requirements of the work situation. Maintains a positive attitude in accepting temporary reassignment to meet patient care needs. Responds to patients calls for assistance promptly and interacts with the patient in a tactful courteous manner making customer service the focus of all interactions. Communicates respectfully and works effectively with administrative staff the Patient Aligned Care Team PACT patients and visitors. Orients patients to the clinic. Provides emotional support to patients and families significant others to assist them in adjusting to changes brought about by illness or change in health status. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex practical nursing assignments including assignments for selected acute care long-term or ambulatory care or psychiatric patients requiring skilled nursing care. Completes assigned duties and responsibilities which involve performing non standard and specialized practical nursing activities requiring broad work experience and demonstrated skill sufficient to resolve a range of nursing problems. Demonstrates ability to accurately report and record significant patient information and uses good judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines varying the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patients condition. Completed work needs only a general review by a RN for technical soundness appropriateness and conformity with policy and nursing assignments. Prepares and administers prescribed oral topical subcutaneous inhaled injectable and suppository medications according to policy and procedure. Correctly documents medications given or omitted in Computerized Patient Record System CPRS according to established policy and procedures. Documents effects of medications. Recognizes emergent or acute situations responds appropriately and reports to the RN or provider promptly. Reports untoward patient incidents including medication errors to Charge NurseNursing Supervisor and initiates incident report. Responds appropriately to emergency situations including cardiopulmonary arrest choking and disaster or fire drills. Demonstrates practical knowledge of human behavior motivations and reactions to situations. Uses this knowledge in working effectively with patients family and other staff members. Provides teaching in activities of daily living ADLs to patients and encourages them to participate in ADLs leading to increased independence. Provides or reinforces patient teaching related to medications disease process procedures and self-care activities. Participates in more complex teaching for patient self-care such as diabetic care self-catheterization etc. Performs the most complex treatments and procedures according to policy including but not limited to range of motion exercises application of heat and cold wound care changing complex sterile and clean dressings weights vital signs. Collects specimens such as blood urine sputum and stool for laboratory analysis. Sets up for and performs treatments that require auxiliary equipment for example oxygen spirometry nebulizer treatments and standard 12 lead EKGs after demonstrating competence. Adheres to and appropriately utilizes the Safe Patient Handling Program standards practices and recommendations. Lifts and transfers according to policy and procedure seeking assistance when appropriate to prevent injury to the patient and self. Prepares patients for tests examinations and treatments. Applies assistiveprotective devices such as splints binders or prosthetic appliances. Documents observations therapeutic measures performed and care provided following established policy and procedure. Collects subjective and objective data which contributes to the RN assessment andor the patient reassessment.
Work Schedule 0730-2000 Rotating weekends and holidays Position will be either daysevenings or eveningsnights multiple shifts available Telework Not Available Virtual This is not a virtual position
Position Title Functional Statement Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Living Center PD000000 Relocation Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station PCS Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report Not required
Requirements Help Conditions of employment NOTE Prior to accepting a final employment offer all selected applicants will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding deployment responsibilities 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 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 and maintain CDT physical readiness. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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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. andor supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience