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Licensed Practical Nurse

4 months ago


West Palm Beach, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time
Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), GS-7 performs more complex nursing assignments within their setting. The LPN/LVN GS-7 work is of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision. Individuals in this position is expected to exercise independent technical judgments and to possess and apply a comprehensive working knowledge of the principles, art, and science of practical nursing.

Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

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
In accordance with 38 U.S.C
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., Puerto Rico), of the United States or the District of Columbia
Grade Determination: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met
The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
GS-07: The GS-07 grade level is for select, complex LPN/LVN positions, as established by each health care facility
To be advanced, employees must meet all of the following standards, provided the standard is part of their assignment
Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, fully meeting all of the performance requirements for the GS-06 LPN/LVN
The following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) must be met: Knowledge and skills necessary to care out more specialized patient care duties, including assignments in more complex inpatient and/or outpatient care settings
Ability to assist RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery making astute observations of subtle, less obvious changes (both physical and emotional) in patient's conditions and taking the appropriate action
Ability to proactively assist the RN or MD/OD in addressing patient's needs for medication/treatments, accurately administering prescribed medications/treatments and appropriately recording patient's response to medications/treatments received
Knowledge and skill to promptly recognize potential urgent or emergent patient care situations
Assists individuals or groups of patients and their families to take an active role in promoting health lifestyles for more positive outcomes
Exercises skill in influencing and communicating with unusually difficult to care for or communicate with patients and/or family members who may exhibit problems with lack of self-control, resistant or abusive behaviors, or impediments in their ability to understand or follow instructions
Skill, creativity, and initiative in contributing to the improvement of overall care delivery and patient and/or family satisfaction levels
Comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices to serve as a resource person for other staff in organizing and implementing more complex/specialized patient care
Ability to support the RN or MD/DO in monitoring the practice of unlicensed nursing or non-medical staff in patient care delivery
Preferred Experience and Certifications 2-3 years of experience as in LPN/LVN experience related to the area of deployment Basic Life Support (BLS) Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-13 Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
NOTE: Current GS-0620 LPN/LVN employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who were converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C
7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, or who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C
7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986 are considered to have met the Education requirement
The waiver does not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C
7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions
Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others
Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing or speech may be required
However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
Duties "The GS-7 LPN/LVN is responsible for goals and interventions that promote veterans in attaining maximum functional potential.
This is accomplished through but not limited to modalities such as ambulation, bowel and bladder training, dressing, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, range of motion exercises and fall prevention modalities This clinic provides nursing care to Veterans age ranging from young adults through geriatrics with a variety of disorders to include but not limited to, HIV, AIDS and autoimmune diseases, hydration and transfusion needs, evaluation, as well as testing.
Nursing care is provided through systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as care management and coordination, health teaching, wellness promotion, and collaboration/communication with other services/facilities.
LPN/LVN responsibilities include: Set up and break down equipment/instrumentation and supplies for studies, biopsy, outpatient procedure etc.
Properly positions patients prior, during and after procedures, collection, labelling and recording of specimens.
Ability to perform peripheral vein for IV insertion, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, vital signs, Point of care glucose testing, and timely safe patient transport.
Other duties assigned in support of the Infectious Disease Clinic.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 Compressed/Flexible: N/A Telework: N/A Travel: N/A Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Preferred Experience: Out-Patient Clinic experience Five (5) years LPN Infectious disease experience Phlebotomy experience"