Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Outpatient Primary Care LPN/LVN at the Castle Rock VA Clinic in Colorado.

Under the supervision of an RN or provider, you will deliver patient-centered nursing care and support safe, efficient clinic operations within the health care team. Responsibilities include facilitating visits, rooming patients, administering medications and vaccines as directed, and acting as a preceptor to less experienced staff while promoting continuity of care and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current active LPN/LVN license in the United States.
• English proficiency for direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide technically proficient, patient‑centered nursing care under RN/provider supervision.
• Support safe, efficient clinic operations and high-quality care within the healthcare team.
• Precept and orient less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs as needed.
• Assist with tasks such as scheduling, rooming patients, and pre-visit preparation.
• Administer prescribed medications and immunizations as directed.

Skills

LPN/LVN

Patient care

Nursing procedures

Clinical operations

Precepting

Education

Practical/vocational nursing diploma

Job description

Summary

This position is located at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care | Veterans Affairs | Castle Rock VA Clinic. The primary purpose of the Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to provide technically proficient - patient-centered nursing care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse (RN) or provider - supporting safe - efficient clinical operations and contributing to high-quality care within the healthcare team.

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 the National League for Nursing [Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)] at the time the program was completed by the applicant
• 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: In addition to the basic requirements - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
• The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
• | GS-06 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
• Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• 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
• 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 - 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 medications/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
• 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. Preferred Experience: Two (2) years LPN experience and one (1) year primary care/ ambulatory care experience.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT - applications will be accepted until 04-Dec-2026 or until vacancies are filled
• Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available
• VA offers a Comprehensive Total Rewards package: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
• Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf This position is located at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care | Veterans Affairs | Castle Rock VA Clinic
• Duties include but are not limited to: Technically proficient in initiating - performing - and completing structured/focused health screenings or the equivalent - delivering appropriate nursing interventions - promoting patient safety - and ensuring smooth clinic flow - while reinforcing patient education - preventive care - and continuity of services across the care experience
• Completing preventive procedures - nursing tasks - chart reviews - panel scrubbing - daily huddles - and visit preparation
• Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or nursing assistants (NAs)/health technicians (HTs)
• Supporting efficient clinic operations by completing screening reminders - rooming patients - assisting providers - managing room turnover - and conducting pre-visit calls to prepare patients for labs and procedures
• 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
• Performs schedule management by reviewing upcoming appointments - identifying opportunities for alternate care modalities - facilitating consult tracking - and serving as backup for post-discharge calls
• Using clinic tools and workflows - participating in PACT meetings and helping maintain continuity - coordination - and quality of care across the team
• Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
• Provides technically proficient patient-centered care by confirming the reason for visit - conducting pre-visit outreach - reinforcing instructions - and ensuring Veterans bring needed logs - equipment - and health information
• Performs pre-visit planning by reviewing records - obtaining missing documentation - updating changes in conditions or treatments - and preparing clinical data to support an efficient - high-quality appointment with general review by a supervisor - RN - or provider
• Manages efficient clinic flow by rooming patients - collecting vital data - completing assigned clinical reminders - assisting providers with procedures - administering medications and immunizations - and maintaining clean - stocked exam rooms
• Uses judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments
• supports clinical decision-making by reviewing medications and allergies - identifying urgent needs - initiating nursing protocols or clinical pathways as locally approved - and communicating key findings to the RN or provider
• Actively seeks opportunities to enhance team functioning through health coaching - patient education - secure message management - consult tracking - participation in PACT meetings - and follow-up with no-show patients to ensure safety and continuity of care
• Actively supports and seeks opportunities to enhance team operations by participating in pre-planning - daily huddles - and team meetings - and by assisting with patient care activities such as immunizations - injections - procedures - prevention efforts - and serving as a chaperone when appropriate
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 7:30am to 4:00pm 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
• Functional Statement #: 99267-FS
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.