Licensed Practical Nurse (Medical Sub Specialty)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Kansas City VA Medical Center is part of the MSSC Services and focuses on direct patient-centered outpatient care. The LPN works closely with Registered Nurses, physicians, and other team members to provide efficient, high-quality care in a collaborative environment.

Applicants must meet basic requirements for licensure and nursing education, with GS-3 to GS-6 progression described in the job posting.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state/territory/DC (active, unrestricted)
• Graduation from an approved practical/vocational nursing program
• English language proficiency as required by VA
• GS-3 to GS-6 progression and related competencies
• Two years of outpatient nursing experience and care management familiarity (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered outpatient nursing care as part of a high-functioning care team.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and other staff to deliver efficient, high-quality care.
• Administer prescribed medications and document actions and patient responses.
• Assist in triage, assessment, and education of patients and families.
• Maintain and operate in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Education

LPN licensure

Practical/Vocational Nursing Education

Job description

Summary

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a part of the MSSC Services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center located in Kansas City - MO. With a focus on direct patient centered care the Outpatient Specialty Clinic LPN is responsible for actively participating as part of a high functioning care team and will work closely with Registered Nurses (RNs) - physicians - and other team members to provide efficient - high-quality care.

Qualifications

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


• 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 by the applicant


• Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission - 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor - New York - NY 10006


• 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 who has or has ever had - any license(s) revoked - suspended - denied - restricted - limited - or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16 of this part


• Physical Standards


• See VA Directive and Handbook 5019


• English Language Proficiency


• Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)


• Grade Determinations:GS-3: GS-3. None beyond the basic requirements GS-4:(a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN


• or(b) 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.(d) LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level


• however - they are expected to exercise greater judgment - require less supervision - and to operate in accordance with all established policies - procedure - and techniques


• GS-5:(a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.(b) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems


• Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery


• Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - and /or prescribed treatment regimes.(c) Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and 4 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.(d) 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


• Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO.(e) Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated - promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.(f) Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.(g) Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO


• Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures


• However - completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review


• GS-6:(a) Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN.(b) Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.(c) 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 a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.(d) Ability to observe - identify and respond to the patient's needs for care - including medication - equipment-assisted care and patient/family education


• In organizing and delivering care - the LPN recognizes and considers emotional - socio-economic - and age-related factors.(e) Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures


• Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition 5 from prescribed medications/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.(f) Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO - and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.(g) Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations - and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members - and other staff.(h) Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and 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 established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and - or other internal/external customers.(i) Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure


• Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures.(j) 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: 2 years practice as LPN 2 years outpatient experience Care Management 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-06


• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06


• Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5019.

Duties

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 12 - 2026


• Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager on a bi-weekly basis beginning September 28 - 2026


• This announcement may close without prior notification or at the point when all vacancies are filled


• Duties include - but are not limited to: Knowledge of nursing principles - practices - and procedures specific to the designated patient population


• Knowledge of disease entities of the patient population to enable him/her to provide patient/family education in an individualized manner to facilitate an understanding of discharge or continuing care needs/plans


• Skill to use equipment - supplies and materials for the purpose of delivering care to the designated population as outlined in the unit specific competency record


• Ability to recognize deviations from normal and respond effectively and efficiently in urgent or emergent situations


• Appropriate Documentation of all clinical interactions as part of visits - phone calls or secure messaging


• Assists and/or completes minor procedures - including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment - positioning patient - ensuring comfort and privacy - obtaining and labeling laboratory specimens - preparing clinical rooms for use


• Technically proficient in initiating - performing - and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations


• Ability to observe - identify and respond to the patient's needs for care including medication equipment-assisted care and (patient/family education)


• In organizing and delivering care - the LPN/LVN recognized and considers emotional - cultural - spiritual - socio-economic - and age-related factors


• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures


• Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO


• Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patents' 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 a registered nurse or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures


• Work Schedule: 07:30 a.m


• -04:00 p.m. - Monday - Friday Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position


• Functional Statement #: 589-22-142 - 589-22-123 - 589-22-124 -589-22-125 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized