Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: White City
Posted on: January 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
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: 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).
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. 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 ACEN Website (formerly the NLNAC). 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.
-VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C.
7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November
21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38
U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October
28, 1986; and for their future personnel actions under this
authority. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38
U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions.
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.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision
as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation
(only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this
occupation).
Preferred Experience: Three years psychiatric nursing experience,
including running groups. Knowledge of mental health diagnosis and
their treatment.
Grade Determinations:
GS-03: None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-04: Six months of qualifying experience as LPN or LVN; OR -
Experience and Education: Graduation from an approved school 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 - Education: Graduation from an approved school
of at least 24 months duration.
GS-05: Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at
the GS-4 level or equivalent and fully meeting all performance
requirements for the GS-4 LPN/LVN.
1. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of
practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical
and/or behavioral problems.
2. 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.
3. Knowledge and skill to prepare, administer, and document actions
taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous,
intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by
approved 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.
4. 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.
5. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or
loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies,
promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective
action.
GS-06: Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at
the GS-5 level or equivalent and fully meeting all performance
requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN
1. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing
assigned duties in providing care to variable patient
populations.
2. Knowledge and ability to 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
3. 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.
4. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical,
subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs
treatments according to established policies/procedures.
5. Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient
care situations, seek assistance of RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate
appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
6. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient
motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to utilize
this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family
members, and other staff.
7. 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.
8. 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/handling specialized instruments or other
specialized equipment, monitoring the patient's condition before,
during, and following the procedure.
9. 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: Greater than 3 years experience as a
practical nurse.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G13, Licensed Practical or
Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard
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.
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting/carrying 15-44 lbs.,
walking, standing, kneeling, works closely with others; near vision
correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable
in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; ability to
distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; working alone and
closely with others.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if
you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or
institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can
verify your education here: . If you are using foreign education to
meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of
Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit
for that education. For further information, visit: .
Additional 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal
employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or
active duty uniformed military service. 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.
andemic Telework Program: Due to COVID-19, the VA is currently in
an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to
temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the
local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the
office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed
on this announcement. [Management officials will provide
information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite,
when applicable.] At that time, you may be eligible to request to
continue to telework depending upon the terms of your
organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.
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.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do
not have in electronic form, view the following link for
information regarding an .
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. .
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
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