Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT - Fort Meade CBOC

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

fort meade, MD
3 days ago

$3–$6 Per Hour

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Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients conditions using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments and accurately recognizing reporting and recording relevant patient information Ability to observe identify and respond to a patients needs for care including medication equipment-assisted care and patientfamily education. GS-04 a Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN orb 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 c Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.

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Location	fort meade, MD
Salary	$3–$6 Per Hour

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Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT - Fort Meade CBOC

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Maryland Veterans Health Care Administration

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The Licensed Practical Nurse LPN serves as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team providing regular and recurring care to selected patients. The LPN completes assigned duties and responsibilities which involve performing both standard and specialized practical nursing activities requiring broad work experience. Recurring duties are carried out independently.

This position is located at the Fort Meade VA Outpatient Clinic.

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This position is located at the Fort Meade VA Outpatient Clinic.

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Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location

Fort Meade MD 1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No

Remote job No

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary

53532 - 87896 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 6

Promotion potential 6

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 0620 Practical Nurse

Supervisory status No

Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union Yes

Drug test Yes

Security clearance Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CBTF-13099777-27-DRM

Control number 890084500

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The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN serves as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team with selected patients and provides care to them on a regular and recurring basis. The Clinic LPN completes assigned duties and responsibilities which involve performing standard and specialized practical nursing activities. Recurring duties are carried out independently. The Clinic LPN recognizes the need for and seeks guidance when necessary to ensure quality patient care. In organizing the delivery of care the Clinic LPN recognizes and considers emotional cultural spiritual and age-related factors. The Clinic LPN actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.

The PACT LPN is an essential member of the PACT Team. Duties include but are not limited to daily and 2-week scrubbing patient check-in completion of clinical reminders and 2-day post Emergency Department follow-up calls. LPNs provide coverage in the Lab and specialty clinics during absences. The LPN provides a warm hand off to the provider following check-in. They administer vaccinations perform point of care testing obtain vital signs & EKGs and reinforce teaching. The LPN role on the pact team is essential to the health and well-being of the Veteran.

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Work Schedule Full time Monday-Friday 8am - 430pm Compressed Flexible Not authorized

Recruitment Incentive Sign-on Bonus Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station Relocation Assistance Not authorized

Pay Competitive salary and regular salary increases when setting pay a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA Above Minimum Rate of the Grade.

Paid Time Off 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year 13-26 days of annual leave 13 days of sick leave 11 paid Federal holidays per year Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience.

Parental Leave After 12 months of employment up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth adoption or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy After 60 days of employment full time employees with a total family income below 144000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25 of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of 416.66.

Retirement Traditional federal pension 5 years vesting and federal 401K with up to 5 in contributions by VA

Insurance Federal healthvisiondentalterm lifelong-term care many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement

Telework Not authorized

Virtual This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement FS-512-24202-FFS-512-24201-FFS-512-24200-FFS-512-24199-F

Permanent Change of Station PCS Not authorized

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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 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.

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 consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government andwhether 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 certificationlicensure 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.

English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402d no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.

Education - Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency andor accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission NLNAC at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Exceptions include health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPNLVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN LVN.

Licensure - Active full current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State Territory or Commonwealth i.e. Puerto Rico of the United States or the District of Columbia.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria.

Grade Determinations In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The candidates qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade.

GS-03 None beyond the basic requirements. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license e.g. medication administration however completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved.

GS-04 a Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN orb 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 c Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.

GS-05 - Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. Knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical andor behavioral problems. Ability to serve as a responsible member of a nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients family members professional andor other support personnel involved in the delivery of patient care. Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare administer and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral topical subcutaneous intramuscular andor intravenous medications. This includes observing and documenting patient responses to medication and reporting noted changes in the patients condition. Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardia andor pulmonary arrest. Recognize and appropriately respond to breakagemalfunction or loss of equipment safety hazards and supply deficiencies.

GS-06 Proficiency in initiating performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients conditions using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments and accurately recognizing reporting and recording relevant patient information Ability to observe identify and respond to a patients needs for care including medication equipment-assisted care and patientfamily education. In organizing and delivering care the LPNLVN recognizes and considers emotional socio-economic and age-related factors. Prepares and administers prescribed medications oral topical subcutaneous intramuscular andor intravenous and performs treatments according to established policiesprocedures. Observes for documents and reports physical andor emotional changes in the patients condition from prescribed medicationstreatments. Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiating appropriate emergency interventions as directed. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior patient motivations and reactions to situations and the ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients family members and other staff. Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes to promote positive relationships communication and socialization skills. Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of customer service standards in all interactions with patients family members andor other internalexternal customers. Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests andor specialized practices or procedures which includes preparing the patient and assisting in the diagnostic examination preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment and monitoring the patients condition before during and following the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting educating and training less experienced LPNsLVNs or NAsHTs related to support duties for these more complex specialized testsprocedures. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.

Preferred Experience

PACT experience strongly preferred.

2 years LPN experience in Ambulatory Primary care andor Medical Surgical setting strongly preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills highly desired.

Reference For more information on this qualification standard please visit httpswww.va.govohrmQualificationStandards.

The full performance level of this vacancy is 06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 03 to 06.

Physical Requirements Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position usable vision color vision hearing or speech may be required.

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 httpope.ed.govaccreditation. 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 httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-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 applicants 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 HRAOSP at The Fair Chance Act.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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 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.

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To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor 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 currentformer Federal employees etc.

Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter Schedule A Disability Letter VA License Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV Other 1 PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Separation Notice RIF SF-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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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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 10292026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13099777.

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Agency contact information

Deana Maranto-Dorsey

Phone 410-642-2411 X27137

Email Deana.Marantova.gov

Address

VA Maryland Health Care System

10 North Greene Street

Baltimore MD 21201

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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and 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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To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV

Veterans preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

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Agency contact information

Deana Maranto-Dorsey

Phone 410-642-2411 X27137

Email Deana.Marantova.gov

Address

VA Maryland Health Care System

10 North Greene Street

Baltimore MD 21201

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Veterans Health Administration

OUR MISSION To fulfill President Lincolns promise To care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families caregivers and survivors - by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans

The Fort Meade VA Outpatient Clinic which is part of the VA Maryland Health Care System offers health care services coordinated by experienced and compassionate primary care providers and support staff who specialize in delivering personalized attention to Veterans. The clinic provides general outpatient care preventive health and education services various medical screenings and referrals to specialized programs and inpatient services available throughout the VA Maryland Health Care System.

Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.

Agency contact information

Deana Maranto-Dorsey

Phone 410-642-2411 X27137

Email Deana.Marantova.gov

Address

VA Maryland Health Care System

10 North Greene Street

Baltimore MD 21201

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Summary

This position is located at the Fort Meade VA Outpatient Clinic.

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Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location

Fort Meade MD 1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No

Remote job No

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary

53532 - 87896 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 6

Promotion potential 6

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 0620 Practical Nurse

Supervisory status No

Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union Yes

Drug test Yes

Security clearance Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CBTF-13099777-27-DRM

Control number 890084500

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