Summary The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse for the PACT/Sub-Specialty Clinics at the Adrian VA Clinic . This LPN is aligned under Chief of Staff Services and will be assigned to various Patient Aligned Care Teams(PACT) and/or Sub-Specialty Clinics located at the Adrian, Jackson, Toledo, and Findlay Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The LPN is aligned under Chief of Staff Services and will be assigned to various Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) and/or Sub-Specialty Clinics. This is a PACT/ Sub-Specialty LPN with the official duty station designated as Adrian CBOC. To support overall health care delivery efforts of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS), this LPN may be assigned to one or more clinical areas within the community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC), and/or offsite ancillary clinic to perform clinical roles, within the scope of their practice (up to 25% of the time). Some of the areas/clinics the incumbent would typically be assigned to, but are not limited to, are: Adrian CBOC, Jackson CBOC, Toledo CBOC, and Findlay CBOC. Duties Include, but are not limited to: 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 patents' conditions; use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Submits work for general review by a registered nurse or physician for conformity with established policies/procedures. Ability to observe/respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication and equipment-assisted care (patient/family education). In organizing and delivering care, considers factors that impact the patient's care plan. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, and/or intramuscular) and performs minor, non-surgical, treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes for changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documents notable changes, and reports any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO. Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient care situation, seeks assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiates appropriate emergency interventions as directed Intermediate 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 promotes 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 inter/external customers/stakeholders Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for basic/standard diagnostic tests and/or practices or procedures, which include preparing the patients, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling required equipment, within scope, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during and following the procedure, as deemed appropriate depending on clinic complexity. Participates in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/Nursing Assistants (NAs)/or Health Technicians (HTs). Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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). 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 $416.66. 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 #: 93941A, 92942A, 93943A, 93944A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. Education. Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by 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. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency [or] the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006. Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website. 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 a
