Licensed Practical Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team; PACT

Overview

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval - award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure 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:
  Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Education:
  
  Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation 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 Accreditation Commission
• Licensure:
  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 LPN/LVN who has or has ever had any license(s) revoked - suspended - denied - restricted - limited - or placed in probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with applicable VA qualification standards
• 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: GS-3, none beyond the basic requirements; GS-4, GS-5 and related criteria as described in the occupation's qualification standards

Note: See paragraph 4 - section C for licensure and education details; refer to the relevant VA qualification standards when applying.

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional:
  This is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until April 24, 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 2, 2026
• Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
• The Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) will support the Acute Care Services at the Sumter location of the Wm Jennings Bryan Dorn Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• Major duties include - but are not limited to: makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response
• The LPN performs - reports and documents assigned nursing care in the Primary Care Clinics for both in person and virtual care modalities
• Medication administration to include immunizations
• Clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts as indicated
• Check expiration dates of meds and supplies
• Delegated procedures and treatments; documentation
• Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy
• Monitors patient during the procedure
• Promote whole health initiatives (e.g., Tele-MOVE, Guided imagery)
• Conduct chart audits as assigned
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives
• Facilitates Clinical Video Technology appointments
• Check in and check out Veterans on daily basis
• Collaborates with PACT team; review future appointments
• Participates in daily huddles
• Secure Messaging with appropriate response and recommendation within scope
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor (e.g., Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager)
• Adheres to standards of practice and safe techniques in preparation and…