The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is part of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) that provides clinical and technical support to patients receiving care in the primary care setting. The incumbent works independently under the direction of the PACT Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) or the Clinic Nurse Manager (CNM). This position is located in Sierra Vista, CBOC in Primary Care. 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. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Education or Training: Must be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant, or have you completed Health care education in the military service or training in the military service. Licensure,: Full active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensure practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or district or 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: GS-3 None beyond the basic requirements. LPNs at the grade level are expected to perform all duties within scope of their licenses (eg., medical administration) However, completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved. GS-4 Experience: At least (6) six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN. OR Graduation from an approved school and have (1) 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 Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. GS-5 Experience: Completion of at least one year at the GS-4 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN and can demonstrate the following: 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 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. Recognize and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action. GS-6 Experience: Completion of at least one year at the GS 5 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS 5 LPN and am technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Completed work needs only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (ND/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. Preferred Experience: Grade 4-6 References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G13 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-04 to GS-06. Physical Requirements: Moderate Lifting (15-44 lbs.); Light Carrying (Under 15 lbs.); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking (3 hours); Standing (3 hours); Kneeling (1 hour). ["The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting status and changes in the patient's condition as well as assisting in the development of the patient-driven holistic care plan. Primary Care is seeking to fill two positions Permanent Full-Time Position & Temporary Full-Time position. The Incumbent collects information from the patient and documents appropriately in the patient's electronic medical record; and performs functions as support for the provider assigned to a PACT, primarily in assisting with clinic patient flow, patient history and completion of nursing focused clinical reminders and alerts provider to any concerning findings. The Incumbent works under the direction of the provider or RN for appropriateness and conformity to policy and accepted nursing practice standards. This Position is located in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The incumbent communicates with the patient during face to face visits, telephone calls and secure messaging. The position requires demonstrated initiative to perform assigned and unassigned routine duties to meet expected and unexpected needs of the patients, peers, management, and clinic. The incumbent possesses administrative, clinical, and technical skills and performs other administrative duties as assigned to support patient and clinic needs and to minimize scheduling conflicts. The LPN works cooperatively and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary health care team throughout the facility and assists co-workers as appropriate. Work Schedule: 6:30 AM 5:00PM Compressed work schedule with rotating days off (40 hour work week).\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: 000000\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]