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

The LPN/LVN promotes quality health care - exceptional customer service - and a supportive environment dedicated to serving veterans. assisting in developing and revising patient-centered care plans; and collaborating with the interdisciplinary and expanded care teams to ensure coordinated - holistic - and effective patient care at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System. NOTE: Updated Required Document Section.

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) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English

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

OR Current GS-0620 LPN/LVN employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160 - enacted November 21 - 1983 - or who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576 - enacted October 28 - 1986

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

Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN

OR 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 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

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

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

This position requires significant physical activity - including standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting - and turning

Duties involve restraining - repositioning - and transferring patients - using mechanical devices for heavy or difficult lifts - and transporting patients to other areas

Exposure to infected patients and contaminated materials is possible - necessitating protective clothing in certain situations

Essential skills include visual acuity - good hearing - clear speech - manual dexterity - and the ability to work with arms above shoulder level and control physical situations.

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Provides direct - high-quality nursing care within LPN/LVN scope for diverse veteran populations

Demonstrates technical proficiency in assigned duties - including patient monitoring - documentation - and use of required computer systems

Utilizes aseptic technique - universal precautions - and infection control standards

prepares and maintains instruments and equipment

Provides support with activities of daily living (bathing - feeding - hygiene - mobility)

Adheres to infection control and safe patient handling policies

Reports and documents significant patient information - contributing to plan of care updates

Performs treatments and reusable medical equipment reprocessing per policy

Maintains a safe - therapeutic environment and applies knowledge of emergency procedures

Recognizes urgent or emergent situations

seeks RN/MD/DO guidance and initiates interventions

Provides appropriate care for patients at high risk (falls - restraints - EOD - suicidal ideation)

Ensures compliance with safety rules - body mechanics - and mechanical aids to prevent injury

Adheres to Safe Patient Handling - service line - and nursing program policies

Performs venipuncture - line care - dressing changes - and tubing maintenance per competency

Assists with PCA pumps and blood product monitoring

Engages in self-assessment and communicates development needs to the Nurse Manager

Completes all TMS - competencies - and mandatory training on schedule

Participates in in-services - huddles - and performance improvement activities

Supports infection control and contributes to staff education efforts

Assists in orienting and mentoring new LPN/LVNs or support staff

Participates in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and contributes to care planning

Builds constructive relationships with veterans - families - and staff to support positive outcomes

Encourages patient participation - independence - and engagement in care

Incorporates patient rights and customer service standards into all interactions

Actively supports process improvement and committee participation

Provides and develops educational materials for veterans - families - and caregivers

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

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

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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