Licensed Practical Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Miami VA Healthcare System seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) GS-6. The LPN will provide practical nursing care, administer medications, and assist in delivering quality health services to Veterans.

The role emphasizes teamwork with RNs and physicians, adherence to VA policies, and ensuring a patient-centered environment. Work schedule is Monday–Friday with potential shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by the state.
• Active, unrestricted LPN licensure in a US state or territory.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.
• At least 1 year of qualifying experience for GS-6 (GS-5 level plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide practical nursing care to patients with varied conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and document actions.
• Assess patient status, monitor vital signs, and report changes.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Practical/Vocational Nursing diploma

Job description

Summary

The Miami VA Healthcare System's Nursing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic LPN. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.

Qualifications

This is an external announcement. This occupation is listed on the OIG Determination of VHA's Occupational Staffing Shortages list for this fiscal year through September 30 - 2026. Therefore - this vacancy announcement is exempt from Veterans Preference. Current permanent VA/Federal employees may apply under announcement CBTC-13062119-26-YAS to receive internal consideration. To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. 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

• All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications
• United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen 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 Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed
• Exceptions: Health care education or training in the military service VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160 - enacted November 21 - 1983 - and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576 - enacted October 28 - 1986 Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school 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
• English Language Proficiency
• Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English
• Grade Determination GS-6. In addition to the basic requirements - the following qualification criteria must be met for the GS-6 grade level
• The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
• Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 grade level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN
• Examples of this include but are not limited to: knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
• ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact [in an appropriate manner] with patients - family members - professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care - incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice
• knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures
• knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated
• recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action - and have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures - etc
• Preferred Experience: These preferences are highly desired - but are not required: Minimum one (1) year of outpatient clinical experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This evaluation is administered by VA Occupational Health.

Duties

• The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) GS-6 is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care - positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran
• The LPN GS-6 is a full performance functional level for the LPN occupation for providing practical nursing care with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
• The LPN GS-6 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice
• Other LPN duties include but are not limited to: Being proficient in initiating - performing - and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations Being knowledgeable and having the 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 Providing nursing care as ordered by the attending physician - conducting procedures such as obtaining vital signs - assessing pain - performing injections - accu-checks - and monitoring patients for subtle changes in condition - both physical and emotional Prepares and administering prescribed medications-including oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - intravenous - PRN medications - and vaccines-in accordance with policy Observing for changes related to medication or treatment administration - accurately documenting - and reporting findings Recognizing urgent or emergent situations - seeking assistance from the Registered Nurse (RN) or Physician - and initiating emergency interventions as directed Performing respiratory treatments such as postural drainage - chest physiotherapy - oxygen and nebulization treatments - suctioning - and routine tracheostomy care - monitoring and documenting observations as appropriate Supporting complex diagnostic tests and specialized procedures - preparing patients - assisting with examinations - and handling specialized equipment Assisting with external and Foley catheter care - irrigation - finger sticks - specimen collection - changing sterile dressings - administering enemas - and environmental safety procedures - including emergency equipment checks Monitoring and regulating intravenous fluids - observing IV sites - changing peripheral IV dressings and administration sets - and discontinuing peripheral catheters as authorized Other LPN duties as assigned VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m
• - 4:30 p.m
• (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs)
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized