Licensed Practical Nurse (Community Living Center)

Summary This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse for GEC CLC 8B located at our Alvin C York VAMC in Murfreesboro Tennessee. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) 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 veteran. Qualifications United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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: GS‑3. None beyond the basic requirements. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. medication administration). GS‑4. Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS‑4 if they meet any of the criteria in paragraphs: 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. LPNs at the GS‑4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS‑3 grade level, however they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and operate in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and techniques. GS‑5. Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent. GS‑6. Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent – fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS‑5 LPN/LVN. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred to and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. 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 ability to recognize the need for and 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. Duties The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of the Nurse Manager – with minimal supervision. The LPN demonstrates self‑direction and critical thinking skills in carrying out simple to the most complex practical nursing assignments for variable Veteran populations. The LPN demonstrates technical proficiency in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties. He or she reviews care in the community and consults in accordance with VHA guidance to ensure that the services requested and provided are appropriate, timely and cost effective. LPNs are responsible for completing clinical and administrative records and processing less clinically complex aspects of the program – under the general review of an RN – for appropriateness and conformity to licensure policies and procedures. LPNs oversee the upload and/or faxing of clinical documents by Advanced Medical Support Assistants (AMSA5) to the Community Care Network Contractor portal. The LPN reviews community provider medical records and the CCN portal then uploads documentation into CPRS. The LPN serves as a care coordination liaison through frequent contacts via telephone or in person with VA providers, Veterans and their family/significant others, community providers (vendors) and third‑party administrators to ensure authorized services are rendered and performed. LPNs also assist with the coordination of Community post‑discharge needs – including prosthetics, home health, etc. – to ensure the Veteran is discharged from the community care facility with the appropriate medical supplies/equipment. Benefits & Pay Full‑time work schedule: Sunday through Saturday, rotating weekends and holidays (weekends required). Competitive salary and regular salary increases; higher step rate may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA. Paid Time Off: 37‑50 days of annual paid time per year (13‑26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment – up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with 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). Physical Requirements Lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, or pulling without assistance from another patient care provider or significant other. Utilizes safe patient handling equipment. Incidental exposure to fluoroscopy; must be able to wear lead protective equipment for extended periods. Periodic health examination required. Intermittent exposure to blood and body fluids. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs