Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-Time) - Medical Nursing

The Practical Nurse (Medical Specialty) performs assigned nursing duties and responsibilities in the Medical Specialty Clinic setting.

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

7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English

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

Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Preferred Experience: 2-3 years Medical/Surgical experience Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade

GS-04 (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

GS-05 - 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

Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of a nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and/or other support personnel involved in the delivery of patient care

Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous medications

This includes observing and documenting patient responses to medication and reporting noted changes in the patient's condition

Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest

Recognize and appropriately respond to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies

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-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 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 - using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments - and accurately recognizing - reporting - and recording relevant patient information

Ability to observe - identify - and response to a patient's needs for care including medication - equipment-assisted care - and patient/family education

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

Observes for - documents - and reports physical and/or emotional changes in the patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments

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

Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery

Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which includes preparing the patient and 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

Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice

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

The Practical Nurse (Medical Specialty) performs assigned nursing duties in a manner that promotes quality health care - outstanding customer service - and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving patients

Responsible for the coordination of care focused on self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care

Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions

General review by a registered nurse or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures

Observes - identifies and responds to the patient's needs for care including medication equipment-assisted care and (patient/family education)

In organizing and delivering care - the LPN/LVN recognized 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

Demonstrates skill - knowledge and proficiency in initiating - performing - and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations

Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO

Recognizes urgent and emergent patient care situation - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO - and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full time - 7:30am - 4:00pm - Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (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

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: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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