Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care Job in Brownsburg, IN

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention. VA Indianapolis, IN
• Performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care in the Primary Care Clinics
• Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.
• Demonstrates understanding of age- and population-specific characteristics through completion of age, culture, and population specific competencies.
• Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.
• Based on the patient's goals, provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness.
• Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members.
• Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
• Incumbent possesses knowledge of proper handling and pre-cleaning of reusable medical equipment.
• Demonstrates competence utilizing special equipment needed to perform job duties.
• Follows policy and procedures related to fire and disaster drills, safety and security measures.
• Actively participates in PACT huddles and serves as a resource for new clinical and administrative staff members re: PACT principles. Reviews and revises PACT schedule in advance of scheduled appointments and in conjunction with VSSC reports to optimize use of face-to-face, telephone, Nurse Health Maintenance, and other treatment modalities to improve patient outcomes.
• Serves as a resource and advocate in the protection of patient and family rights.
• Supports patient-driven care in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner, using evidence-based principles.
• Promotes patient and organizational safety. Demonstrates competence utilization of Safe Patient Handing equipment.
• Proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties based on the PACT model while providing care through panel population management.
• Supports Care Coordination and Integrated Care Management through collaboration with PACT team to ensure continuum of care and optimal utilization of healthcare resources.
• Completes nursing clinical reminders thoroughly and accurately per due dates and clinical appropriateness, including Suicide Screening, Alcohol Use Screening, Tobacco Use Screening, Pain Screening, Frail/Elderly Screening, etc.. Develops and implements
  action plans, including educating nursing staff to address identified deficiencies.
• Completes closure of patient encounters in a timely manner (within 24 hours of patient visit).
• Responds to patient telephone calls and call center agents in a timely manner to address patient care needs, including same-day access requests.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Prior to accepting a final employment offer, all selected applicants will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding deployment responsibilities

• 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 examination and maintain CDT physical readiness.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Must be able to meet physical demands which include strenuous physical activity to include carrying persons and equipment, walking long distances over difficult terrain, running, climbing, working long hours in primitive or arduous conditions, long periods of standing, and bending and stooping.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

• 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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 10/06/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12802540.

1. 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.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.