Licensed Vocational Nurse (Community Living Center B-Bonham)

About the Role

The LVN performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in basic written and spoken English is required.
• 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. Exceptions include:
  • Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure.
  • Current GS-0620 LPN/LVN employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who was converted to an appointment under specific public laws.
  • Individual granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school.
• Licensure: Active, full, current, and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.

Grade Determinations

The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for each grade:

• GS-3: None beyond the basic requirements. LPNs at this grade level perform duties within the scope of their license, with work subject to routine or detailed higher-level review.
• GS-4: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN/LVN, or graduation from an approved school and one year of relevant nursing care experience, or graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
• GS-5: Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level. Demonstrated ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care, orient/train less experienced staff, educate patients/family members, and serve as a responsible member of the nursing team.
• GS-6: Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level. Technically proficient in providing care to variable patient populations, carrying out assigned patient care, and recognizing/responding to patient needs. Serves as a preceptor and seeks educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge.

Duties

• Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Ability to carry out assigned patient care based on patients' conditions, use judgment in selecting procedures, and accurately recognize/report relevant patient information.
• Observe, identify, and respond to patients' needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and perform treatments according to established policies.
• Recognize and respond to urgent/emergent patient care situations, seeking assistance and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Establish constructive relationships with patients and families, fostering respect for privacy and dignity.
• Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests/specialized procedures, including patient preparation and equipment handling.
• Serve as a preceptor for less experienced LVN/LPNs or Nursing Assistants/Health Technicians.
• Actively seek educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and share with staff.

Work Schedule

12-hour shifts. May require working other shifts, on-call, weekends, and/or holidays. Candidates must be willing to work within other units, including community-based outpatient clinics, as needed.

Benefits

• Pay: Competitive salary with regular increases.
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.