Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Fayetteville, North Carolina

Salary Range: $44236 - $80508 Per Year

Job Summary: The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. The LPN/LVN also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.

Major Duties:

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf The Licensed Practical Nurse provides safe and individualized nursing care to patients in the Primary Care setting. He/she interacts, collaborates, and communicates effectively with the veteran, families, caregivers, professionals and other supportive staff both internal and external. He/she initiates appropriate actions based on his/her observations of the patient's condition. He/she requires a minimum of supervision and performs the functions listed below consistently with skill and effectiveness. Duties are performed under the general supervision of a RN or Healthcare Provider (HCP). Individuals at this grade are expected to have broad working knowledge of practice nursing procedures, however, completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer high-level review. He/she is responsible for direct patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), Written assignment, with supplemental verbal instructions that are given by the RN. Work performance is observed and regularly evaluated by the Registered Nurse for purposes of competency validation, The practical nurse seeks guidance from the RN when difficulty is encountered with the assignment GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: 1. Assists the Registered Nurse in the coordination of resident care activities with other departments by preparing for scheduled appointments/test/procedures. 2. Provides nursing care to residents, including feeding, bathing, shaving, wound care dressings, warm and cold compresses, suppositories, and administering enemas. 3. Reports, observes, and records physical and behavioral changes in resident's status. 4. Take and record resident blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, respiration, and collects specimens. 5. Provides and assists with lifting and positioning of residents, utilizing proper body mechanics, and lifting devices, as appropriate. 6. Assist the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Registered Nurse with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. 7. Follows policies and procedures of standard, universal precautions. 8. Applies external devices, safety devices, and other supportive devices, as indicated or prescribed for residents. 9. Responds to call lights in a timely and courteous manner. 10.Reports and records current observations, such as resident's physical conditions, variations in emotional responses, vital signs, and results of procedures. 11.Administers oral, topical, subcutaneous/intramuscular and intradermal medications, may calculate medication dosages, observe effectiveness of medications, and document findings in resident's record. 12.Demonstrates knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribes oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications permitted by approved medical center policies and procedures. 13.Administers and records treatments such as ostomy irrigations, tracheotomy care, catheterizations, and internal tube feedings. 14.Initiates CPR in critical emergencies, until the rapid response team arrives to the department. 15.Performs oral and tracheal suction through mouth or established tube, such as tracheotomy. 16.Assists the RN with admitting, transferring, and discharging residents. 17.Reports and records potentially unsafe unit and patient activities/equipment. 18.Perform all other duties, as assigned, within GS-3 LPN role Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-8:15pm Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Qualifications: 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. 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. 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. An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16 of this part. Grade Determinations: GS-3. None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4. Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria in paragraphs 3b(2)(a) through (c) below: (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or (b) 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 (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. (d) LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedure, and techniques. GS-5 (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. (b) 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. (c) 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. (d) 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. (e) 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. (f) 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 (a) 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. Preferred Experience: One year long-term or hospice experience preferred , but not required 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-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

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 05/18/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948881. 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: 2026-05-18