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Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 64 days ago
About the Role
The LPN (Gastroenterology) supports GI care for Veterans, with duties increasing by grade. GS-03 provides basic patient care and room setup. GS-04/GS-05 assist with GI procedures, administer medications within scope, document care, and uphold infection control. GS-06 performs advanced tasks such as focused assessments, assisting with complex endoscopic procedures, high-level scope disinfection, and coordinating patient flow. All levels help ensure an efficient, Veteran-focused GI clinic.
What You'll Do
- →GS-04 - Licensed Practical Nurse (Gastroenterology) - Perform routine nursing duties with limited independence. - Assist in preparing patients for GI procedures and obtaining vital signs. - Set up procedure rooms and equipment. - Assist providers during routine GI procedures. - Administer medications within scope and document care accurately. - Maintain infection control and equipment cleanliness.
- →GS-05 - Licensed Practical Nurse (Gastroenterology) - Perform more complex nursing duties independently. - Conduct focused assessments and report clinical changes. - Assist during endoscopic procedures and manage patient flow. - Administer approved medications within scope. - Clean/disinfect GI equipment and support patient education.
- →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.
- →Work Schedule: Days, start varies based on facility needs Compressed/Flexible: Available Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact VISN8CCoE@va.gov , 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.
- →Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 90403965-79b6-4b3e-95d8-f1f442824555
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