Licensed Practical Nurse
Veteran Affairs Medical Center and Veteran Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic offer an extensive range of treatment modalities and a variety of health services for veterans focusing on wellness education, preventive health treatment, disease management, and the emotional well-being of patients. Nursing Duties include documenting observations and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate education and positive patient care outcomes; providing nursing care to patients with a variety of health concerns; and accountability for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements of assigned grade. She/he will perform nursing procedures and treatments as needed. The LPN has the ability to work effectively with staff, patients and family and displays excellent communication skills. She/he has the knowledge and ability to recognize, respond and initiate an appropriate level response to medical emergencies such as cardiac and/or respiratory failure. The LPN/LVN demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide care and services consistent with Infection Control Standards of Practice providing optimal outcomes for patients, residents, visitors and employees. We are s seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse who possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work and the ability to establish effective communication with patients, families, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 7:
30 AM - 4:
00 PM, 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM, 8:
30 AM- 5:
00 PM, 9:
00 AM -5:
30 PM and 9:
30 AM - 6:
00 PM. Some evening and Saturday hours will be required. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/22/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship Preferred
Experience:
BLS is required Outpatient Clinic experience preferred Grade Determinations:
The full performance level for a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse is GS-6. All grade determinations are based on recommendation of the LPN Standards Board. 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. (b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. (c) 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 treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. (d) Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's 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. (e) Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) 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 MD/DO. (f) Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed. (g) 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. (h) 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. (i) Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G13 LPN Qualification Standard. Physical Requirements:
All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment is required.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday through Friday 7:
30 AM - 4:
00 PM, 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM, 8:
30 AM- 5:
00 PM, 9:
00 AM -5:
30 PM and 9:
30 AM - 6:
00 PM. Some evening and Saturday hours will be required. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/22/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship Preferred
Experience:
BLS is required Outpatient Clinic experience preferred Grade Determinations:
The full performance level for a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse is GS-6. All grade determinations are based on recommendation of the LPN Standards Board. 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. (b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. (c) 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 treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. (d) Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's 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. (e) Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) 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 MD/DO. (f) Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed. (g) 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. (h) 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. (i) Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G13 LPN Qualification Standard. Physical Requirements:
All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment is required.
- Department:
0620 Practical Nurse - Salary Range:
$52,354 to $62,173 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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