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Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 15 days ago
On-site Fredericksburg, VA $64K – $84K Apply by Sep 4, 2026 Practical Nurse ESFJISFJISFP OperationsHealthcare
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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. The GS-06 LPN/LVN demonstrates the knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out patient care based on the patients' conditions.
What You'll Do
- →The GS-06 LPN/LVN demonstrates the knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out patient care based on the patients' conditions.
- →The LPN/LVN GS-06 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice which includes but is not limited to the following functions.
- →The LPN/LVN may perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.
- →Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
- →Appropriately carries out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; uses judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments and accurately recognizes, reports and records relevant patient information.
- →Completed work should need only a general review by an RN or provider for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.
- →Observes, identifies and responds 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, socioeconomic, 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 patient 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 provider.
- →Recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance from the RN and/or provider, and initiates appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
- →Appropriately utilizes knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.
- →Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes 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.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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 evaluation/examination.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 256cbe7b-1c7b-45d4-954e-a98e4267c072
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