Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Primary Care

Agency Marketing Statement

OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The Richard L. Roudebush Indianapolis VA Medical Center, part of Veteran Health Indiana, is located 2 miles northwest of the heart of downtown Indianapolis and has been serving Indiana Veterans since 1932.

As Indiana's tertiary care facility, the Center receives referrals from VA facilities ne and Marion, Indiana, and from nearby Danville, Illinois. It provides acute inpatient medical, surgical, psychiatric, neurological, and rehabilitation care, as well as both primary and specialized outpatient services. Some noteworthy specialized services include comprehensive cardiac care, radiation oncology treatment and community based extended care. Come be a part of our winning team in a city known for fast cars and blockbuster events, yet also acclaimed for a flourishing culinary and brewing scene, thriving cultural institutions, cool neighborhoods, and so much more.

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of an RN and reports to the primary care manager. The LPN is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient's condition, as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient‑driven holistic care plan for life. The LPN is a member of the larger Team. The LPN at the GS‑6 grade level performs all duties expected of employees at the GS‑5 grade level.

The LPN will have the knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by an RN or MD/DO for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.

The LPN will work under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO. The LPN demonstrates active collaboration and communication with Teamlet (Patient, Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager and Clinical Support Technician) and Larger Team (family/caregiver, internal and community‑based services and disciplines involved in providing care to the patient).

Work Schedule:

Mon - Fri . Compressed/Flexible:
Available at supervisor discretion. 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 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 $144,000 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 health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91693A – Full Performance GS‑6. Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized.

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA…