Full Time Home Health Care Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration - Southeastern Region - Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 16) - Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) - Nursing Service - New Orleans - Louisiana. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the guidance of a Registered Nurse and or medical staff physician/provider. The LPN functions as an effective member of the clinical team.

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

• 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
• Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission - 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor - New York - NY 10006
• Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website
• 1) 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
• 3) 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. - An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had - any license(s) revoked - suspended - denied - restricted - limited - or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed
• 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-6 (a) 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
• (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 the patients' conditions
• Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures
• (d) 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 - socio-economic - 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 physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition 5 from prescribed medications/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO
• (f) 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
• Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and - or other internal/external customers
• (i) 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
• Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures
• (j) 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: Two (2) years nursing experience
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment
• Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions
• If you are a current - permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency - you should apply to VIN# 12965225 Provide comfort measures and activities of daily living during clinic visits
• Perform the following procedures: takes digital photos - performs complex- dressing changes - wound management - urostomy - ileostomy - and colostomy care - tracheal and nasopharyngeal suction - supra pubic catheter care - designated urological procedures - and specialized dermatological procedures
• Collection of laboratory specimens (urine - blood - culture and sensitivity)
• -Assist with specialized outpatient exams during gynecological - otolaryngeal and ophthalmology visits
• Perform tonometry and visual screening acuity measurements
• Perform clinical intake - preventive medicine screening - pain education and allergy screening and document adverse reactions
• Provide tracheotomy care including suctioning - cleaning - and change of inner cannula - cuff deflation - and dressing changes
• Document on appropriate forms and/or in CPRS and refer veterans or caregiver to the social worker - dietician or other members of the team as requested or needed
• Determine subjective and objective symptoms that require referral to the RN or provider for intervention
• Assist the RN with the coordination of home care and post clinic visits - contacting outside agencies for reports or follow-up care at external facilities
• Communicate and document irregularities or variances in nursing policies/procedures and standards that require clinical intervention
• Demonstrate flexibility by working and supporting other clinics - or teamlets when providing routine care per clinical competencies with minimal guidance and assistance
• Participate in the identification of patients at risk for physical restriction/rehabilitation - falls or addictive tendencies
• Demonstrate skill required to resolve a range of nursing problems
• Knowledge of community resources and facility programs available to meet patient's referral needs
• Knowledge of and demonstrate use of specialized clinic equipment supplies that vary treatment modalities
• Perform work in VISTA and clinical reminder applications daily
• Assist and participate in performance improvement projects - Administrative Investigation Boards (AIB) and other administrative assignments
• Perform venipuncture samples to obtain laboratory specimen and test using appropriate collection tubes for laboratory processing
• Occasionally processes laboratory specimen for transport according to established policies
• Conduct Preventive Health/Chronic Disease Management Clinical Reminder and Screening Activities appropriate to the clinical setting
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
• 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
• 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.

Connections working at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration More Jobs from This Employer Return to Search Results