Licensed Vocational Nurse - Primary Care - Education Debt Reduction Program

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

• a student loan payment reimbursement program. 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position
• applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement
• 05/19/2026.

Basic Requirements:

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 In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)

• no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English 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 by the applicant 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 will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR Current

GS-0620 LPN/LVN

employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160

• enacted November 21
• 1983
• or who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576
• enacted October 28
• 1986 OR 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 (i.e.
• Puerto Rico)
• of the United States or the District of Columbia May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)

Grade Determinations:

In addition to the basic requirements stated above

• the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade GS-03
• None beyond the basic requirements GS-04
• Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN OR Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital
• outpatient clinic
• nursing home
• or other supervised medical
• nursing
• or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures OR Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration GS-05
• Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes•medication•and /or prescribed treatment regimes Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients•family members•professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care•incorporating acceptable•established customer service standards into practice Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare•administer•and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral•topical•subcutaneous•intramuscular•and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated•promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment•safety hazards•and supply deficiencies•promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures However•completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review GS-06•Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent•fully meeting all performance requirements for the

GS-5 LPN/LVN

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 patients' 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 Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures Ability to observe
• identify
• and respond to a 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
• socio-economic
• 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 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 MD/DO Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations
• seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO
• and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed Knowledge and understanding of human behavior
• patient motivations and reactions to situations
• and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients
• family members
• and other staff Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes
• and 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 Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients
• family members
• and/or other internal/external customers Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures
• which include preparing the patient
• assisting in the diagnostic examination
• preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment
• and monitoring the patient's condition before
• during
• and following the procedure Serves as a preceptor in orienting
• educating
• and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex
• specialized tests/procedures Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills
• sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
• Bargaining Position
• The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the Primary Care clinics at the El Paso VA Health Care System is responsible for the daily operations in support of a Primary Care provider The LVN duties include
• but are not limited to: conducting patient screening
• performing vital signs
• recognizing normal/abnormal vital signs for age group
• communicating screening findings to provider
• completing clinical reminders
• attending daily huddles
• administering oral and intramuscular medication
• conducting patient calls
• completing patient reminders
• closing open encounters
• scrubbing patient lists
• serving as a member of the rapid response team
• performing dressing changes
• and assisting providers with necessary procedures Each assigned LVN will conduct blood pressure and glucose checks as ordered by the provider All clinical documentation is entered in the electronic patient record with strict security protocols followed

Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday 7:30 a.m
• 4:15 p.

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Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:

Not Authorized EDRP Authorized:

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov

• the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more

Pay:

Competitive salary and regular salary increases

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)

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.

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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:

Ad-hoc Available Virtual:

This is not a virtual/remote position Functional Statement #:54778-

F Physical Requirements:

Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination

Preferred Experience:

One year of LVN experience.