Licensed Practical Nurse (Podiatry)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Sandusky, Ohio

Salary Range: $71218 - $92589 Per Year

Job Summary: The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a LPN (Podiatry). The LPN will function at the Sandusky VA Clinic within Community Outpatient Service. May be assigned to Specialty or Primary Care within the location as needed. This position demonstrates an exceptional degree of knowledge and skill necessary for complex practical nursing care assignments. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Major Duties:

Total Rewards - LPN Duties: Provides nursing care for adults with population specific needs by incorporating pertinent physical, psychosocial and cultural needs into the patient plan of care. Possesses the knowledge and skill necessary to perform a variety of specialized clinic procedures such as preliminary examination and evaluation of podiatric patients, callus/ingrown debridement, elongated or fungal toenail with or without cautery under supervision of the Podiatrist. Prepares patients for podiatric work-up, x-rays, laboratory or other requests are required. Performs foot exams (PACT), cuts nails, dressing changes, and unna boots in addition, will properly fit compression hose, diabetic shoes and foot prosthetics. Trained to measure properly for wheelchairs, walkers, and rollators. Assists Podiatrist in wound care and skin grafts clinics. Orders/stock supplies and stocks/processes clinic procedure instruments. Accurately prepares and administers medications; properly performs treatments and procedures. Collaborates with the Podiatrist, RN Care Manager and other healthcare providers to establish priorities for patient care. Functions independently with minimal supervision depending upon grade and skill. Demonstrates the ability to vary the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patients' condition. Recognizes signs and symptoms of medical and behavioral emergencies and responds appropriately. Responds promptly to patient requests for assistance. Knowledgeable of accrediting bodies and National Patient Safety Goals. Knowledgeable life safety, fire, and occupational regulations, responds to environmental, medical and psychiatric emergencies appropriately. Knowledgeable of infection control practices. Knowledgeable of safe body mechanics, wears personal protective equipment (PPE}, proficient in safe patient movement uses mechanical lifts appropriately with correct harness and requests assistance with patient care when needed. Competent in using equipment and technical procedures in the assigned area such as: podiatry instruments, equipment and supplies. Applies skills, such as motivational interviewing to promote patient self- management toward patient driven holistic care plan for life. Promotes health, wellness and risk education strategies. Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information, including electronic, print, and conversations. Demonstrates effective communication skills in varying medias to include telephone, secure messaging, CPRS, instant messaging, and written. Maintains professional appearance per nursing dress code and presents with professional disposition while providing care and interaction with patient and families. Participates in unit-based activities such as Unit Based Councils, staff in services and meetings to promotion communication, education, and knowledge among staff. Maintains positive interpersonal relationship skills in an interdisciplinary setting. Maintains sound documentation, history/physical screening, and therapeutic skills. Ability to work in a busy clinical setting and ability to prioritize responsibilities. Maintain flexibility as a team member. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not eligible Virtual/Remote: This is not a virtual/remote position. Functional Statement #: 94355-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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. Physical Requirements: Applicants must possess the ability to do the following: heavy lifting and carrying, 45 pounds and over; pulling, pushing and reaching above the shoulder; walking, standing, kneeling and repeated bending. 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). Education. Must be a graduate of school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing. (Education will be waived for current VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions.) Licensure. Must possess a 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. 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, the following qualification criteria must be met: GS-7. Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-6 level or equivalent, fully meeting all of the performance requirements for the GS-6 LPN/LVN. Knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position: Knowledge and skills necessary to carry out more specialized patient care duties, including assignments in selected, more complex inpatient and/or outpatient care settings. Knowledge base promotes the incorporation of current patient care data in actively contributing to the development of the patient's overall health plan and in carrying out assigned nursing interventions. Ability to assist RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery. Ability to make astute observations of subtle, less obvious changes, both physical and emotional, in patient's condition, and accurately and thoroughly documents care delivered Ability to appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or MD/DO of changes in patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention. Ability to proactively assist the RN or MD/DO in addressing patient's needs for medication/treatments, accurately administering prescribed medications/treatments and appropriately recording Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to readily recognize the more subtle signs and symptoms of potential or actual drug reactions, Demonstrates the ability to assists individuals or groups of patients and their families to take an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles for more positive patient outcomes. Demonstrates skill, creativity and initiative in contributing to the improvement of overall care delivery and patient and/or family satisfaction Demonstrates comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practice Preferred Experience: Primary Care or Acute Care experience 5-8 years of experience as an LPN References: VA Qualification Standards in VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7.

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 11/13/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12829355. 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: 2025-11-13