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Ambulatory Care PACT LPN
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The West Palm Beach Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in Ambulatory Care Service. The Licensed Practical Nurse functions as a member of the health care team by demonstrating an exceptional degree of practical nursing knowledge and skills necessary for self-direction in carrying out complex practical nursing care assignments within the (PACT) Primary Care Clinics for Veterans . The LPN will report directly to the Nurse Manager.
What You'll Do
- →The PACT team is comprised of a provider (MD, NP, PA, or DO), RN, LPN, and administrative support person (MSA).
- →Although this position partners with other PACT team members, PACT LPNs successfully and consistently demonstrate independent technical judgment as well as comprehensive and thorough working knowledge of complex practices and procedures.
- →Incumbent demonstrates knowledge, experience, skill, and self-motivation to carry out complex patient assignments, which include prioritization and coordination of clinical activities with minimal supervision.
- →PACT team members have independent duties within the team to ensure that the patient panel is receiving high quality care and has access to care, including same-day access.
- →Position requires completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-6 level or equivalent, fully meeting all the performance requirements for the GS-6 LPN.
- →The incumbent collaborates with a PACT team to provide complex/specialized patient-centered care to a panel of approximately 1200 patients taking into consideration patients' ages, cultural backgrounds, education level, and any other special needs.
- →The panel population is multifaceted, including geriatric patients, patients from all war-time eras, female patients, and patients with complex psychiatric needs.
- →The LPN completes assigned duties and responsibilities that involve performing non-standard and specialized practical nursing activities requiring broad nursing knowledge, experience, and skills to address a wide range of care needs.
- →In addition to performing the duties of a GS-6 PACT LPN, the incumbent demonstrates self-direction in performing an extensive range of nursing care according to established policies and procedures, which includes an expanded scope of practice.
- →The LPN has complex responsibilities above the level of a GS-6, including nurse health maintenance visits, panel management, data analysis, and performance/quality improvement roles.
- →These responsibilities also include independent implementation of evidence-based nursing practice and demonstration of advanced competence that promotes quality patient care to improve outcomes, safety, and performance metrics.
- →This grade level position requires broader knowledge and skills because supervision is more general, and employees are expected to be involved to a greater degree in PACT panel management, modification of treatment plans, and organizational performance improvement initiatives.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Relocation/Recruitment Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓NOTE: Prior to accepting a final employment offer, all selected applicants will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding deployment responsibilities You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination and maintain CDT physical readiness.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Must be able to meet physical demands which include strenuous physical activity to include carrying persons and equipment, walking long distances over difficult terrain, running, climbing, working long hours in primitive or arduous conditions, long periods of standing, and bending and stooping.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 861039c8-6813-4964-829c-a0af5306f5dd
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