Weekend Virtual Care Nurse, LPN (Full-time)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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: 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.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

Licensure: Full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - GS-04: Six months of qualifying experience as 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

however - they are expected to exercise greater judgment - require less supervision - and to operate in accordance with all established policies - procedure - and techniques

Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent and fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-4. AND - 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 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 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

Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action

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

Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent and fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN

AND - 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

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 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

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

Preferred Experience: Nursing in long-term care

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.

For more information - refer to Required Documents below

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This LPN position works in the Geriatric & Extended Care Section of Nursing Service providing inpatient Veteran I resident care for Veterans with acute and chronic health conditions with diverse culture and religious/gender orientation
• Veterans may need dementia - rehabilitation - long term - palliative and/or hospice care
• Respond to patient's needs including medication - equipment-assisted care - and patient/family education
• Observes and collects data on patient care activities and progress
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous) in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Administers respiratory therapies as ordered: inhalers - Maximist - pulmonaid - oxygen (cannula/prongs/masWventimask)
• Monitors/reports/participates in selected aspects of IV therapy and parenteral nutrition to include - flow rate - site appearance - system integrity - discontinuing IV devices - flushing IV lines with normal saline - administers commercially prepared IV solutions (no additives) - safely managing and monitoring the pumps and PCA - documenting all aspects related to IV therapy
• Provide restorative nursing care per the resident's care plan
• In accordance with the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) Bulletin - Annual Determination of Staffing Shortages dated 10/1/2024 - Veteran's Preference will not be applied to this occupation
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
• 2:00pm - 10:30pm Alternating every other weekend Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• 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
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not required

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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