Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care (PACT)

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.This position is located at the Richard L. Roudebush VAMC Indianapolis, IN within the Primary Care Service. The LPN is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient's condition, assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life.Duties include but are not limited to:1. Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.2. 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 relevant patient information. Completed work should only need a general review by an RN or Provider for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.3. Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient needs for care, including medication, equipment assisted care, and patient/family education. In organizing and delivering care, the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual socio-economic and age-related factors.4. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or provider.5. 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.6. 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.7. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. The LPN works with the RN and/or provider to appropriately train/orient less experienced LPN's/LVN's and/or Health Technicians (HT's) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery.8. Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or Provider, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.9. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.10. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing newTotal Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalWork Schedule: Full Time, Mon - Fri 8-4:30pmCompressed/Flexible:Not available.Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: 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)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 VAInsurance: 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 #: 91693APermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Created: 2025-10-09