Licensed Practical Nurse
Provides nursing care for Veterans with population-specific needs by incorporating pertinent physical, psychosocial and cultural needs into the patient plan of care. Accurately prepares and administers medications; properly performs treatments and procedures. Provides direct nursing care to patients based on individualized plan of care, reinforces teaching and written instructions initiated by the RN Care Manager. Collaborates with the RN to establish priorities for patient care. Participates in daily huddles with PACT/MH teams. Functions independently with minimal supervision depending on grade and skill. Demonstrates the ability to vary the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patients' condition. Recognizes signs and symptoms of medical and behavioral emergencies and responds appropriately. Responds promptly to patient requests for assistance. Competent in using equipment and technical procedures in the assigned area such as:
glucose-meters; respiratory equipment, infusion pumps, other related equipment. Applies skills, such as motivational interviewing to promote patient self-management toward patient driven holistic care plan for life. Promotes health, wellness and risk education strategies. Demonstrates effective communication skills in varying medias to include telephone, secure messaging, CPRS, instant messaging, and written. Demonstrates support of the PACT team in meeting clinical objectives, organizational measures, and achieving desired outcomes for identified goals. Participates in unit based activities such as Unit Based Councils, staff in services and meetings to promotion communication, education, and knowledge among staff. Maintains positive interpersonal relationship skills in an interdisciplinary setting. Maintains sound documentation, history/physical screening, and therapeutic skills. Cross-coverage and training in mental health, laboratory and other clinic departments, depending on needs of the clinic. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday; 8am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/28/2019. 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. Must be a graduate of school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing. (Education will be waived for current VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions.) Must possess a full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. Preferred
Experience:
Outpatient/clinic setting experience At least three years of experience as an LPN Grade Determinations:
GS-3:
None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4:
Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN -OR- Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived by appointing official) and 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:
Completion of at least one (1) year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. GS-6:
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. References:
VA Qualification Standards in VA Handbook 5005/3, 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-03 to GS-06. Physical Requirements:
Applicants must possess the ability to do the following:
heavy lifting and carrying, 45 pounds and over; pulling, pushing and reaching above the shoulder; walking, standing, kneeling and repeated bending.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
glucose-meters; respiratory equipment, infusion pumps, other related equipment. Applies skills, such as motivational interviewing to promote patient self-management toward patient driven holistic care plan for life. Promotes health, wellness and risk education strategies. Demonstrates effective communication skills in varying medias to include telephone, secure messaging, CPRS, instant messaging, and written. Demonstrates support of the PACT team in meeting clinical objectives, organizational measures, and achieving desired outcomes for identified goals. Participates in unit based activities such as Unit Based Councils, staff in services and meetings to promotion communication, education, and knowledge among staff. Maintains positive interpersonal relationship skills in an interdisciplinary setting. Maintains sound documentation, history/physical screening, and therapeutic skills. Cross-coverage and training in mental health, laboratory and other clinic departments, depending on needs of the clinic. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday; 8am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/28/2019. 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. Must be a graduate of school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing. (Education will be waived for current VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions.) Must possess a full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. Preferred
Experience:
Outpatient/clinic setting experience At least three years of experience as an LPN Grade Determinations:
GS-3:
None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4:
Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN -OR- Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived by appointing official) and 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:
Completion of at least one (1) year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. GS-6:
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. References:
VA Qualification Standards in VA Handbook 5005/3, 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-03 to GS-06. Physical Requirements:
Applicants must possess the ability to do the following:
heavy lifting and carrying, 45 pounds and over; pulling, pushing and reaching above the shoulder; walking, standing, kneeling and repeated bending.
- Department:
0620 Practical Nurse - Salary Range:
$39,727 to $56,718 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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