LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse (Trauma Recovery Program)
Current VA and/or Federal employees should apply under CBCF-10858052-20-BSJ-BU. Work Schedule:
7:
30am - 4:
00pm, with rotation to all shifts as needed and every other weekend. The LVN facilitates meeting medical/psychiatric needs by coordinating with the medical and psychiatric providers to ensure that patients attend groups or classes. The LVN also monitors patients' compliance with the self-medication policy and procedures. This position requires good time management skills, the LVN will need to manage up to 23 patients, as well as many tasks simultaneously, including coordinating care from different medical clinics that patients may be referred to depending on their needs, and at the same time ensuring safety in the unit. Communication skills are essential as the LVN may act as a liaison to many other departments and disciplines. The LVN works independently on off-shifts and weekends and must contact the charge nurse for medial or psychiatric emergencies. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Administers medication and conducts mediation education with the Residents. Verifies that equipment and patient areas are safe and compliant. Organizes all the environmental round safety compliance tasks. Clarifies prescription orders when dealing with Pharmacy. Take care of weekend shift duties, medication issues. 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. Education or Training. 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); OR Received health care education/training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualified for full LPN/LVN licensure. 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. NOTE:
YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT LICENSURE WITH THE APPLICATION PACKAGE 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). In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidate. GS-6 Licensed Vocational Nurse:
A)
Experience:
One (1) year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-5 level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment and fully meets all of the performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13 Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualifications Standard, dated April 10, 2003, http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements:
This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time. Incumbent will be climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 pounds, use dexterity of the hand and wrist and arm strength to perform dispensing of medication orders.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
7:
30am - 4:
00pm, with rotation to all shifts as needed and every other weekend. The LVN facilitates meeting medical/psychiatric needs by coordinating with the medical and psychiatric providers to ensure that patients attend groups or classes. The LVN also monitors patients' compliance with the self-medication policy and procedures. This position requires good time management skills, the LVN will need to manage up to 23 patients, as well as many tasks simultaneously, including coordinating care from different medical clinics that patients may be referred to depending on their needs, and at the same time ensuring safety in the unit. Communication skills are essential as the LVN may act as a liaison to many other departments and disciplines. The LVN works independently on off-shifts and weekends and must contact the charge nurse for medial or psychiatric emergencies. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Administers medication and conducts mediation education with the Residents. Verifies that equipment and patient areas are safe and compliant. Organizes all the environmental round safety compliance tasks. Clarifies prescription orders when dealing with Pharmacy. Take care of weekend shift duties, medication issues. 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. Education or Training. 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); OR Received health care education/training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualified for full LPN/LVN licensure. 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. NOTE:
YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT LICENSURE WITH THE APPLICATION PACKAGE 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). In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidate. GS-6 Licensed Vocational Nurse:
A)
Experience:
One (1) year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-5 level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment and fully meets all of the performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13 Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualifications Standard, dated April 10, 2003, http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements:
This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time. Incumbent will be climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 pounds, use dexterity of the hand and wrist and arm strength to perform dispensing of medication orders.
- Department:
0620 Practical Nurse - Salary Range:
$65,439 to $85,072 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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