Licensed Practical Nurse Outpatient

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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. 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. Learn more 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. Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing(ACEN) at the time the program was completed by applicant. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Licensure: Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. 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.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: GS-3 None beyond the basic requirements. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. medication administration); however, completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved. GS-4 Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria below: (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or (b) 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 (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. (d) LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedure, and techniques. GS-5 (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. (b) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery. Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and/or prescribed treatment regimes. (c) 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. (d) Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approval 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. (e) 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, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest. (f) Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action. (g) 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. However, completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review. 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; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. 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, cultural, spiritual, 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 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. (g) Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff. (h) Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills. 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. References: VA Handbook Qualification Standards 5005/03, Part II Appendix G13 Licensed Practical Nurse 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. Physical Requirements: Extensive periods of sitting, standing and walking. Working with patients requires regular and recurring lifting, pushing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching and similar activities [THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on March 31, 2022. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be March 15, 2022 with subsequent reviews every other week as additional vacancies occur, or on an as-needed basis, until positions are filled. Please see the \What To Expect Next\ area of the announcement which provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement. These positions are full-time at 40-hours per week. Based on assignment and grade. Primary Care Duties may include but are not limited to: Participates in daily huddles, weekly pre-planning and monthly team meetings with core members of the PACT team. Relays relevant information to PACT/interdisciplinary team. Coordinates care by working across care settings to assist patients and ensure they receive the necessary care. Uses appropriate data sources for panel management. Ensures release of information (ROI) is obtained and properly documented in the health record. Utilizes clinic slots appropriately, maximizing patient flow. Collaborates with internal and external services to facilitate care transition in order to effectively meet the patient's needs. Properly utilizes all methods of care delivery to include video and telehealth. Collaborates with the Nurse Manager; creating a positive work environment which enhances care delivery and professional development of clinically competent staff. Manages consults and patient inquiries (electronic or telephone) expeditiously Specialty & Acute Care:\nThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be assigned to the Outpatient Specialty and Acute Care service line and will report to the Nurse Manager. The Licensed Practical nurse will be under the direct supervision of the RN, MD, DO, NP or PA and is held accountable for delivering direct patient care to adult through geriatric aged patients with a various comorbidity. The LPN is responsible for assisting in the coordination of patient care delivery to ensure quality care according to established standards of care/practices, policy and procedures. The LPN will perform support duties to various Specialty clinics which may include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure; observing for, identifying and responding to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, patient/family education and oral/written documentation in accordance with policy, procedures and guidelines. Will require local travel to the CBOC Specialty Clinics. Duties may include, but not limited to: Reviews daily clinic schedule to facilitate appropriate patient access needs, clinic flow and operations. Ensures daily clinic encounter closure and collaborates with provider to accurately capture clinic workload. Following completion of training and competency, will cover/assist various specialty clinics such as Podiatry, Infusion, Allergy, Pain, Neurology, and Women's Health. Adheres to Infection Control Policies/Procedure to include use of handling/storage and cleaning of reusable medical equipment (RME). Provides coverage for nail trimming/shoe fitting clinic. Performs, reports and records the assigned nursing care in the Specialty and Acute Care clinics including but not limited to: vital signs, pain level; assisting with diabetic foot screening to include pulses and sensation. Properly fits, measures and orders diabetic shoes. Demonstrates knowledge of medication administration with review of policies and procedures. Properly uses Electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, bladder scanner, and other Specialty Clinic equipment. Will require local travel to the CBOC Specialty Clinics. Informs Clinic Nurse Manager, or designee, of pertinent veteran issues. Capability to communicate effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers. Customer-oriented and conduct themselves in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction, or loss of equipment, safety hazards, or supply deficiencies, and reports to appropriate personnel for corrective action. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift\nCompressed/Flexible: Not available\nTelework: Not available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nPosition Title/Functional Statement #: Assigned upon selection\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required\nNotifications: Most positions are AFGE/NAGE/LIUNA Bargaining Unit positions. Some locations are eligible, but not represented. Most positions are covered by locality-based comparability pay. This position is in the Excepted Service.] ,@type:JobPosting,responsibilities:,validThrough:2022-04-02T04:00:00Z,title:Licensed Practical Nurse (Outpatient),datePosted:2022-03-02T10:25:03Z}

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