Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift

Summary This position posting is for a Licensed Practical Nurse with Community Living Center at the Saginaw - MI VA Medical Center. This position is intermittent for the night shift. Summary This position posting is for a Licensed Practical Nurse with Community Living Center at the Saginaw - MI VA Medical Center. This position is intermittent for the night shift. Qualifications 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 Education Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant Exceptions include: Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR 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 and for their future personnel actions under this authority The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions OR Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school Licensure 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 English Language Proficiency Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in [both] spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d).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: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade GS-03 None beyond the basic requirements GS-4. Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN OR Graduation from an approved school 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 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent 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 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 GS-06 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 Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations 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 Ability to observe - identify - and respond to a 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 - socio-economic - and age-related factors 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 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 Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and to promote positive relationships - communication and socialization skills 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) Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity This position requires the nurse to read printed material and distinguish colors - such as reading doctor's orders and visualizing the hue of a patient's skin - wounds - etc. - and conduct visual inspections during patient assessment - including the ability to accurately perceive depth so as to move around workspace safely and to appropriately make contact with Veterans This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing Transferring patients and objects may be required - exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 15 pounds of force to frequently move objects Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided The nurse may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations - operative/invasive procedures - or home settings The nurse may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders This includes but is not limited to the ability to work independently - ability to recognize situations beyond function/knowledge/training and request appropriate assistance The nurse who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include - but are limited to: Obtains and records objective and subjective data relevant to a historical biopsychosocial profile (e.g. - temperature - pulse - respirations - blood pressure - I & 0) Administers influenza - pneumococcal and tetanus and adult vaccinations per protocol Refers patients to appropriate resources (dietary - social work - smoking cessations - etc.) after screening/reminders completed Identifies and reports any patient problems based on his/her objective observations Collaborates with the Registered Nurse (RN) so the RN can in development and make modification of nursing care Contributes to overall interdisciplinary care plans Initiates and implements measures to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff Provides for patient safety Administers treatments and caries out orders prescribed and written by the provider as they relate to providing nursing care to the patient(s) Performs support duties for diagnostic procedures including preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and after procedures Sets up and assists in operation of special equipment (i.e. - Stryker frame - gastric suction - wound vac - life devices - bladder scan) Assists in orienting staff in the use of this equipment Assists in the coordination of patient care activities with other departments/services Provides input for discharge planning Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 PM - 8:00 AM with possible weekends and holidays Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: PD92795A - PD92796A - PD92797A - and PD92798A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr