Licensed Vocational Nurse - Community Living Center - 215-2

Summary The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is seeking 1 experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Nursing Geriatrics and Extended Care service for their Community Living Center 215-2 for Night Shift. Located in Los Angeles - CA. 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: United States Citizenship English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) Education or Training: Must be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant - or have you completed Health care education in the military service or training in the military service 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 Grade Determinations: GS-3 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements GS-4 Experience: At least (6) six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN OR Graduation from an approved school and have (1) 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 Experience: Completion of at least one year at the GS-4 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN and can demonstrate the following: 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 Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO 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 Recognize and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action GS-6 Experience: Completion of at least one year at the GS 5 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS 5 LPN and am technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations Completed work needs only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (ND/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures References: VA Handbook 5005 - 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: Lifting - pushing and pulling up to 35lbs Walking - standing - stooping - bending - kneeling for up to 4-6 hours intermittently Pushing for up to 4-5 hours intermittently Reaching above the shoulder required Carrying up to 15lbs Duties VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalDuties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Advanced Clinical Care Provides a full range of nursing care for Veterans with complex medical - cognitive - behavioral - or chronic conditions Recognizes subtle clinical changes and initiates timely responses Performs advanced clinical tasks - including: Wound care (complex dressings under RN/provider delegation) Catheter care and identification of catheter-related complications Enteral feeding administration and monitoring Tracheostomy care assistance (facility-specific) Oxygen therapy and respiratory support within the LVN scope of practice Conducts focused assessments - documents findings - and determines when results require prompt RN/provider review Care Planning & Prioritization Participates in planning nursing care for a group of residents using established procedures and clinical judgment Provides resident-specific data and identifies effective or ineffective interventions Recommends modifications to care plans in response to clinical or behavioral changes Prioritizes nursing care based on resident needs and changing conditions Medication Administration Administers medications safely using the Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) system - including oral - topical - injectable - inhaled - and certain IV-related tasks within the LVN scope of practice Identifies adverse reactions and takes appropriate action Educates residents and caregivers on medication purpose - administration - and potential side effects Resident-Centered CLC Care Provides trauma-informed - dignity-centered - age-friendly care consistent with the Community Living Center (CLC) philosophy of promoting independence - comfort - and engagement Supports restorative nursing programs - mobility plans - and person-centered goals Manages residents with dementia-related behaviors using non-pharmacological interventions and safety techniques Interdisciplinary Collaboration Works closely with Registered Nurses - Nursing Assistants - providers - therapists - social workers - dietitians - and CLC leadership Communicates clinical observations that contribute to interdisciplinary decision-making Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings - care conferences - and shift huddles Documentation & Communication Documents nursing care accurately in CPRS and BCMA in accordance with VA and facility policies Ensures documentation is timely - clinically accurate - and complete Communicates urgent or significant changes in resident condition to the supervising RN or provider Safety & Compliance Applies infection prevention and control practices - including appropriate use of PPE and isolation precautions Uses safe patient handling equipment correctly and promotes safe handling practices Identifies and reports environmental hazards - equipment malfunctions - and safety concerns Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Leadership & Mentorship Serves as a role model for Licensed Vocational Nurses and Nursing Assistants Assists with orientation and skills training of new staff Demonstrates leadership by promoting teamwork - professionalism - and high-quality patient care Work Schedule: Night Shift - 7:30pm -8:00am - May include Weekends and or Holidays Compressed/Flexible: Available 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) 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 VA Insurance: 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr Inspire Health Alliance