Practical Nurse

3 weeks ago

Albany, New York, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in the Primary Care department at the Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the delivery of exceptional healthcare services.

Responsibilities
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, including interviewing patients, performing general systems appraisals, and collecting objective and subjective data.
  • Collaborate with Registered Nurses and Providers to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Contribute to the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient treatment and follow-up healthcare.
  • Collaborate with members of other services regarding changes in patients' conditions, laboratory results, responses to treatment plans, and other pertinent parameters of care.
  • Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, including preparing patients, assisting in diagnostic examinations, preparing and handling specialized instruments or equipment, and monitoring patients' conditions before, during, and following procedures.
  • Modify patient care plans in accordance with recognized nursing standards and prescribed treatment.
  • Meet patients' needs through direct physical care and psychosocial intervention, and assume responsibility for nursing management of unstable patients whose nursing care needs are not predictable.
  • Provide patient/significant other instruction regarding common medications.
  • Recognize emergency situations, respond promptly, and institute appropriate actions.
  • Support patients and/or family members/significant others in the integration of the patient care plan toward achievement of discharge objectives.
  • Establish constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills.
  • Foster an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
  • Effectively incorporate knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other internal/external customers.
  • Serve as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs, and actively seek out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
  • Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program.
  • Must meet the basic requirements for the GS-6 grade level, including completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, 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.
Preferred Experience

Clinic experience is highly desired.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Additional Information

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from requesting applicant criminal history record information before extending a conditional or tentative offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S.C § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance to VA at Applicant written complaints should include the following: Administration name: Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) or VA Central Office (VACO) (for example, Human Resources Service Center). Office name, employee name and contact information or contractor who made contact (if known). Date of contact. Details regarding the job opportunity announcement applied to, and copies of any documents or other evidence related to the complaint. Visit Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) ) for more information.

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

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