Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)- Emergency Care Center, Full-Time

Summary The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System - Nursing Ambulatory Care Service - is hiring two Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN) - GS-3 to GS-6. Deliver quality - compassionate care to Veterans while supporting a positive - team-oriented environment. Positions offer advancement - increasing responsibility - and opportunities to develop clinical skills under Nurse Manager guidance.

Citizen of the United States

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

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

7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160 - enacted November 21 - 1983 - and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576 - enacted October 28 - 1986

Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school

Full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - 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.GS-3 LPN/LVN

GS-4 LPN/LVN

a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN

or( b) Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) 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 (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.(however - they are expected to exercise greater judgment - require less supervision - and operate in accordance with all established policies - procedures - and techniques

GS-5 LPN/LVN (a) Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent

(b) 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)

c) Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact appropriately with patients - family members - professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care - incorporating established customer service standards into practice

(d) 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

Documentation will include patient response and reporting any changes in condition to RN or MD/DO

• e) Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures - promptly seek assistance from the RN or MD/DO - and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest
• f) Recognizes and responds appropriately to equipment breakage/malfunction - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel
• g) Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO

Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures

GS-6 LPN/LVN (a) 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

• b) Technically proficient in initiating - performing - and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• c) Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on patients' conditions

Completed work requires only general review by an RN or MD/DO

(d) Ability to observe - identify - and respond to patient needs for care - including medication - equipment-assisted care - and patient/family education

When organizing and delivering care - the LPN/LVN considers emotional - socioeconomic - and age-related factors

(e) Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures

Observes for changes in condition - documents accurately - and reports deviations to RN or MD/DO

• f) Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance - and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.(Fosters respect for patient privacy and dignity and incorporates established customer service standards
• i) Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized procedures - including patient preparation - assistance - handling specialized instruments/equipment - and monitoring before - during - and after procedures

Serves as a preceptor for less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs

(j) Actively seeks educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge with staff to improve nursing practice

Preferred Experience: Licensed practical nurse experience in medical-surgical - primary care - emergency room - or any inpatient setting

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. Duties Eastern Oklahoma - Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: Total Rewards - Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Provide direct patient care to Veterans under RN supervision - ensuring safe and compassionate service

Deliver nursing interventions ranging from basic to complex - progressing in independence and technical skill by grade level

Accurately document and report relevant patient information

maintain accountability for high-quality nursing practice

Perform assignments with increasing self-direction and minimal supervision as experience and proficiency grow

Seek RN guidance as needed

work is reviewed for technical soundness - appropriateness - and policy compliance

Participate in developing and maintaining a positive - team-oriented environment dedicated to Veteran care

Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 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

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

J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs