Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Beaufort, South Carolina, North Charleston, South Carolina

Salary Range: $42248 - $54916 Per Year

Job Summary: The incumbent will performs telehealth imaging including but not limited to teleretinal screening, teledermatology tele-wound care imaging and other telehealth programming as technology becomes available and as identified and referred by the ordering/referring provider, guided by local policy, and standing orders the LPN TCT can initiate consultations for patients on behalf of the primary care or specialty provider who retains responsibility for patient care.

Major Duties:

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Responsible for observing recording and reporting changes in patient condition as well as assisting in the development and revision of patient driven holistic care plan for life. Serves as a generalist role and presenter to support synchronous telehealth asynchronous telehealth staff training equipment management systems telehealth clinical encounters from the patient and provider location as the site LPN telehealth for all asynchronous and synchronous applications this includes patient education activities. Provides technical support and training Provides completion of business processes, administrative support, and other program support duties as needed Demonstrates active collaboration and communication with the patient, facility telehealth coordinator and patient aligned care team (pact) involved in providing care Performs telehealth imaging and other telehealth programming as technology becomes available and as identified and referred by the primary care provider and other providers. Guided by local policy standing orders and the amateur can initiate consultations for patients on behalf of the provider who retains responsibility for patient care The LPN TCT may perform auxiliary testing such as visual acuity papillary function assessment by pen light pen light estimation of anterior chamber angle death intraocular pressure dilation and visual field assessment. Provides post exam patient education will include such things as review of acquired images for and automic and general findings discussion with the veteran of the link between blood glucose control blood pressure and eye health review of photos illustrating non-proliferative and proliferative diabetic retinopathy and razor laser treatment follow up visit scheduling by guidance provision of selected handouts patient education and dispensing a medic no The TCT LPN schedules or refers patients who cannot be adequately imaged due to technical difficulties for comprehensive assessment. Provides advanced clinical technology information to patients staff and providers regarding telehealth education and training processes, assist the remote and local provider, employees, and patients as needed. Has regular contact with the facility coordinator to work out any process issues equipment needs problems data collection and any other logistical issues opens the telehealth patient room readies the equipment for examination training education access and establishes the online conferencing equipment or other connections Coordinates the information between facilities to expedite patient clinical care through telehealth modalities such as SFT and CVT. Provide access to promote and ensure continuity of care. The LPN/TCT Is the point of contact for both outpatient and inpatient referrals requiring telehealth services synchronizes telehealth modalities with medical staff, patients, and facilities telehealth services and emergency services. Assists in developing programs and processes to ensure telehealth modalities are timely efficient and appropriate to the needs of the patient schedules confirms and coordinates telehealth services of inpatient and outpatient clinics, also from VISN to VISN, facility to facility CBOC to CBOC and private facilities including nursing homes hospitals and clinics Maintains daily telehealth schedule to assist in scheduling rooms patients technology and function as a telepresenter. Identifies and recommends ways of eliminating, combining, simplifying, or improving procedures and processes of telehealth program All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized 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) 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. Functional Statement #: 534-56934F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Qualifications: Applicants pending the 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: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. Licensure. Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a [ ] licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency. Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in [both] spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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 in section A, 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-5 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 4 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. (g) 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-6. 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. 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 5 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. Preferred experience: This job announcement includes preferred experience; Out-Patient Clinic Experience and Telehealth Experience. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05. Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking (5-9 hours), standing (4-8 hours), stooping, sitting, repeated bending (2-4 hours), pulling (2-6 hours), and pushing (2-6 hours), kneeling (1-2 hours), twisting (2-4 hours), climbing (1-2 hours). Transferring patients and objects may be required. Lift 45 pounds or over, carry 45 pounds or over; reaching above the shoulders, emotional stability, ability to distinguish basic and shades of color; The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/05/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12856824. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-05