Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary The primary purpose of the Licensed Practice/Licensed Vocational Nurse is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care - positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veterans. 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 English Language Proficiency In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English Physical Standards: All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position A physical examination prior to employment may be required 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 *License must be submitted with your application 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 granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/ LVN Grade Determination: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social) Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience 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: VA Handbook 5005/27 - Part II - Appendix G13 - LICENSED PRACTICAL OR VOCATIONAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD - dated April 10 - 2003.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: This position requires walking - standing - stooping - lifting (not more than 10lbs) - bending - pushing (not more than 10lbs) - and turning Must be able to utilize good body mechanics and have stamina to withstand stress. Duties Major duties include - but are not limited to: Processes Community Care-GEC Nonskilled Homemaker Consults using the Health Share Referral Manager (HSRM) - CPRS - and other recognized electronic software to schedule - generate referrals and create authorizations for Veterans receiving Nonskilled care in the community The LPN must create authorizations accurately and timely following Office of Community Care procedures and guidelines Actively participates in vendor management: Listens to concerns and communicates effectively Avoids any vendor relationship or activity that might impair or appear to impair the ability to make objective and fair decisions when processing consults - creating authorizations - and in the performance of the job Performs electronic or telephonic contacts to complete the documentation required for initiating referrals/authorizations processed Follows up with community vendors to ensure appointment completion and obtaining medical records as required Obtains medical documentation from community providers - scans to appropriate consults within the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) - and alerts VA providers for continuity of care Coordinates internal and external care between customers and providers Appropriately documents all communications with Veterans - family caregivers - community - and internal stakeholders in CPRS Assists in collecting performance improvement data for skilled and unskilled care - including patient satisfaction surveys Performs duties as a team member - willingly accepts all assignments - and demonstrates flexibility and competence to carry out tasks Promotes a climate conducive to high morals and recognition of individual worth Ability to independently set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines - ensuring compliance with established processes - policies - and regulations Communicates any clinical - legal - or ethical concerns with supervisors VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 07:30am-4:00pm Work schedule is subject to change based on Agency needs Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 #: 60827F #J-18808-Ljbffr