Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Englewood (CO)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 93,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Federal health/vision/dental/term life

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Englewood, CO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide a full range of nursing care within a VA Primary Care Clinic setting. The LPN/LVN GS-6 role emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and coordination under supervision.

The incumbent will perform nursing duties, document in patient records, and support treatment plans while promoting the VA mission and ICARE values.

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with physical and/or behavioral health needs.
Perform routine patient evaluations by monitoring symptoms, conditions, and responses to treatments.
Follow nursing standards and procedures under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee.
Document patient information in records and report deviations to RN or provider.
Deliver patient and family education on disease processes, medications, and treatment plans.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent performs a variety of supportive, nursing and medical tasks necessary to the care of patients during diagnostic and therapeutic visits to any ECHCS VA Primary Care Clinic location. This position is for the new Englewood VA Medical Center. The Licensed Practical Nurse's (LPN) practice is modeled on the standards established within the VHA model for Patient Aligned Care Teams.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent provides a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Is able to perform routine evaluation of patients while in the clinic setting by obtaining current symptoms and complaints, observing the patient's condition, behavior, and response to treatments and/or medications.

GS-6: The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) 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. Performs within this functional statement under guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. The LPN/LVN GS-6 is expected to function at a fully successful level for all key elements at the GS-5 grade.

The LPN/LVN GS-6 is a full performance functional level for the LPN/LVN occupation for providing practical nursing care with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: The LPN/LVN GS-6 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. 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 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.

The incumbent is able to perform routine evaluation of patients while in the clinic setting by obtaining current symptoms and complaints, observing the patient's condition, behavior and response to treatments and/or medications. Documents appropriate information in the patient record and reports and significant deviations to the RN and/or provider.

Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and/or prescribed treatment regimes. Recognizes the need for and institutes cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures when indicated in accordance with established medical center policy and procedure.

Independently performs coordinating duties related to the operation of the clinic such as ordering and maintaining supplies and medications and obtaining patient data. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety, hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.

The incumbent practices within their nursing scope of practice and functional level, demonstrating and promoting the mission of the VA and ICARE values. Delivers safe care to assigned patients, while developing technical competencies based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, VHA Directives, and local policies. Uses the Computerized Patient Record System and the Bar Coded Medication Administration software per policy.

Treats all patients and families with dignity and respect. Listens to and honors patient and family perspectives and choices. Patient and family knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds are incorporated into the planning and delivery of care in a non-judgmental, nondiscriminatory manner (Patient and Family Centered Care). Performs other assignments designated by the RN or clinic providers which are essential to patient care.

May be assigned to any ECHCS VA Primary Care Clinic. May be required to drive or ride between locations in GSA vehicle. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 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) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hours shifts 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).

Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:57292-A

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $71546 – $93009/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.