Licensed Practical Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team

Diversity Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP program

Job summary

Diversity Group is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (PACT) to join our clinic team in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, triage, and education within the Patient Aligned Care Team framework.

Requires active LPN/LVN licensure and English proficiency, with EDRP eligibility supported by VA policies. The position offers full-time hours and a comprehensive federal benefits package, including education loan repayment options and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed practical or vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) with full, active, unrestricted licensure in the United States or DC.
• Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic-based nursing care with guidance from RN/MD/DO.
• Triages, records vital signs, and monitors patient status.
• Administer medications and assist with procedures per policy.
• Educate patients and families and maintain patient privacy per HIPAA.

Skills

English proficiency

Clinical patient care

Communication and teamwork

Education

LPN/LVN license

Nursing program graduate (practical/vocational)

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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
• 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
• Physical Requirements: See below
• English Language Proficiency: Proficient in both spoken and written English
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: 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
• AND 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/LVN recognizes and considers emotional - cultural - spiritual - 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 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
• 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: LPN with 2 years Patient Aligned Care Team experience Women's Health experience a plus Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations - operative/invasive procedures - or home settings
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• Must complete annual Employee Health requirements
• See VA Handbook 5019 and local LPN/LVN physical standards.

Duties

• The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) 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
• Major Duties/Functions include but not limited to: Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of disease conditions - nursing principles - and standards/practices to coordinate nursing care required in the clinic setting and alter the sequence and/or care delivered to meet individual patient's needs
• Triages - records - and reports vital signs - weight - and blood glucose levels
• Appropriately prioritizes patient needs as routine - urgent - or emergent in the clinical setting and contributes to the Veteran's patient care/treatment as needed
• Completes Clinical Reminders to meet the changing needs of the patient with notification to the RN or provider for concurrence
• Recognizes urgent/emergent patient care needs - including hypo/hyperglycemia - acute shortness of breath - acute chest pain - seizures - stroke symptoms - mental health issues - etc
• Maintains knowledge and skill to care for a wide range of patients - including those with chronic and acute illness
• Performs venipuncture for blood draws - prepares specimens for transport and processing (centrifuge and serum separation) - accessions of labels - provides patient education about lab tests - etc
• Provides education literature to patients/families about preparation for procedures and/or diagnostic tests
• Communicates calmly - courteously - and professionally with all patients - personnel - and visitors while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Medical Center policies
• Assists in coordination of care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa
• Maintains current annual and professional licensure/certifications - which includes all state licensure requirements for LPNs and BLS certification
• Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient - setting up sterile field and instrumentation - and monitoring the patient's condition
• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full-time
• 8:00am-4:30pm
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more 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 #: PD000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized