Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Living Center
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Seattle, WA, United States
Summary
Summary
– This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval determines the award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) after a complete review of the application.
Qualifications
Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.
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 accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction where the individual is licensed, qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure.
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) or under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 98‑160 or 99‑576.
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, Commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
Grade determinations: In addition to the basic requirements, 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. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g., medication administration).
GS‑04 – Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR graduation from an approved school and one year of experience in a supervised medical or nursing care facility; OR graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
GS‑05 – Completion of at least one 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.
Full description of duties, documentation, emergency response, equipment, safety, and interpersonal communication skills for GS‑05.
GS‑06 – Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties, including medication administration and complex diagnostic support tasks.
Preferred experience: 1 year in long‑term care.
Duties and Benefits
VA Careers – Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 – The Community Living Center provides inpatient Veteran/resident care for Veterans with acute and chronic health conditions.
Veterans may need dementia, rehabilitation, long‑term, palliative and/or hospice care.
The LPN must practice resident‑centered care and participate with the health‑care team in balancing resident requests and conventional clinical care.
The duties listed are for GS‑6 full performance level; GS‑3/4/5 duties will differ in complexity and level of supervision.
Nursing care: Observe, identify, and respond to patient needs for care including medication, equipment‑assisted care and patient/family education.
Consider emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio‑economic, and age‑related factors.
Know elder abuse and heightened standards in operation on the Community Living Center; report suspected abuse to the charge nurse and orient other LPNs and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Demonstrate knowledge of routine medications and those requiring special monitoring; withhold medications when indicated.
Safety: Adhere to safety guidelines, utilize safety equipment, and report unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations; seek assistance of the RN or MD and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.
Select and employ appropriate lifting, moving, or transfer techniques and devices.
Safely select and operate commonly used equipment per competency check‑off education.
Interpersonal communication: Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations, and reactions to situations to work effectively with patients, family members, and staff.
Work effectively with patients, families, visitors, co‑workers, and members of other services to promote positive interactions.
Demonstrate respect for culture, religion, gender, and the age range of patients served.
Use verbal and written communication skills to promote positive interaction and therapy.
Customer service: Establish constructive relationships with patients and families to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills.
Foster an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
Always demonstrate courtesy, responsiveness, dependability, accountability, and commitment to service.
Ensure communication is prompt, thorough, friendly, and responsive to the customer's needs.
Interact in a professional and courteous manner with supervisors and other employees.
Work schedule: Day shift compressed – 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; rotating weekends/holidays.
Recruitment incentive: Not authorized.
Permanent change of station (relocation assistance): Not authorized.
EDRP authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact: VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. A higher step rate may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications.
Paid time off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off 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.
Parental leave: After 12 months of employment – up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Child‑care subsidy: After 60 days of employment – full‑time employees with total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25 % of total eligible childcare costs.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % contributions by the 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.
Functional statement: 000000. Permanent change of station (PCS): Not authorized.
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Summary
– This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval determines the award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) after a complete review of the application.
Qualifications
Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.
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 accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction where the individual is licensed, qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure.
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) or under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 98‑160 or 99‑576.
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, Commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
Grade determinations: In addition to the basic requirements, 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. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g., medication administration).
GS‑04 – Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR graduation from an approved school and one year of experience in a supervised medical or nursing care facility; OR graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
GS‑05 – Completion of at least one 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.
Full description of duties, documentation, emergency response, equipment, safety, and interpersonal communication skills for GS‑05.
GS‑06 – Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties, including medication administration and complex diagnostic support tasks.
Preferred experience: 1 year in long‑term care.
Duties and Benefits
VA Careers – Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 – The Community Living Center provides inpatient Veteran/resident care for Veterans with acute and chronic health conditions.
Veterans may need dementia, rehabilitation, long‑term, palliative and/or hospice care.
The LPN must practice resident‑centered care and participate with the health‑care team in balancing resident requests and conventional clinical care.
The duties listed are for GS‑6 full performance level; GS‑3/4/5 duties will differ in complexity and level of supervision.
Nursing care: Observe, identify, and respond to patient needs for care including medication, equipment‑assisted care and patient/family education.
Consider emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio‑economic, and age‑related factors.
Know elder abuse and heightened standards in operation on the Community Living Center; report suspected abuse to the charge nurse and orient other LPNs and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Demonstrate knowledge of routine medications and those requiring special monitoring; withhold medications when indicated.
Safety: Adhere to safety guidelines, utilize safety equipment, and report unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations; seek assistance of the RN or MD and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.
Select and employ appropriate lifting, moving, or transfer techniques and devices.
Safely select and operate commonly used equipment per competency check‑off education.
Interpersonal communication: Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations, and reactions to situations to work effectively with patients, family members, and staff.
Work effectively with patients, families, visitors, co‑workers, and members of other services to promote positive interactions.
Demonstrate respect for culture, religion, gender, and the age range of patients served.
Use verbal and written communication skills to promote positive interaction and therapy.
Customer service: Establish constructive relationships with patients and families to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills.
Foster an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
Always demonstrate courtesy, responsiveness, dependability, accountability, and commitment to service.
Ensure communication is prompt, thorough, friendly, and responsive to the customer's needs.
Interact in a professional and courteous manner with supervisors and other employees.
Work schedule: Day shift compressed – 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; rotating weekends/holidays.
Recruitment incentive: Not authorized.
Permanent change of station (relocation assistance): Not authorized.
EDRP authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact: VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. A higher step rate may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications.
Paid time off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off 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.
Parental leave: After 12 months of employment – up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Child‑care subsidy: After 60 days of employment – full‑time employees with total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25 % of total eligible childcare costs.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % contributions by the 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.
Functional statement: 000000. Permanent change of station (PCS): Not authorized.
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