Practical Nurse

This Practical Nurse position is located within the VHA Community Based Clinics at the Bangor, ME clinic location within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Major duties: VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) GS/3 functions as a member of the nursing care team by demonstrating practical knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort in carrying out practical nursing care assignments. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) GS/4/5 functions as a member of the nursing care team by demonstrating advancing nursing knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort in carrying out practical nursing care assignments. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) GS/6 has the knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex nursing care assignments for selected patients requiring skilled nursing care on a regular/recurring basis. Major duties include but are not limited to: Ability to assist with determining the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patient's condition and use judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines. The knowledge to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations, environmental and safety needs. Obtains patients' health care delivery modality preferences. In collaboration with the provider and/or veteran, chooses the most appropriate approach based on nature of healthcare need. Conducts intake using VVC for virtual provider appointments. Establishes constructive (therapeutic) relationships with individual patients and family members/caregivers to elicit feelings and attitudes, as well as, promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills. Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention. Incumbent possesses knowledge of proper handling and pre-cleaning of reusable medical equipment. Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions. The LPN appropriately performs and documents all or part of the following duties in ambulatory care settings (including Primary Care & Specialty Clinics) depending upon the scope and complexity of the practice and patient care need. Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, participating in time-outs, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy. Monitors patient during the procedure. Assumes other duties and functions of a similar nature that would enhance patient care (i.e. cross coverage in the Lab), within the scope of licensure, including all functions and responsibilities performed at the Licensed Practical Nurse GS-3, GS-4, and GS-5 level. Work Schedule: 40 Hours, Monday- Friday, Available Tours: 7:00a - 3:30p, 7:30a- 4:00p, 8:00a- 4:30p (to be determined at time of selection; schedule may be adjusted to support clinic needs). 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 $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 #: 402- F08598, F08599, F0860, F08601 (to be assigned at time of selection based on pay grade). Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Notifications: EDRP is not authorized. This is an Excepted Service position. This position is on a Specialty Rate of Pay. This position is not in an Bargaining Union. The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level (GS-06) without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. 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 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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/examination. 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 consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether 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.