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Licensed Practical Nurse (Primary Care)Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview
##### Open & closing dates
10/17/2019 to 11/01/2019
##### Service
Excepted
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 7
##### Salary
$51,262 to $66,642 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Manchester, NHRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummary"Profound changes are underway at Manchester VA in how we deliver
care to our Granite State Veterans. Our dedicated employees provide
innovative and compassionate care. We aspire to create a vibrant
community where we are the destination of choice for our patients
and employees."-Join us in writing our story.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThe Licensed Practical Nurse performs assignments for the Primary
Care Service Line as a member of the healthcare team. Under the
direction of the Registered Nurse or Manager, she/he is responsible
for providing direct and/or indirect patient care to an assigned
group of patients. She/he will have the knowledge, skill and
experience to carry out assignments involving treatments, diagnostic
studies, and patient/family education. This population-specific care
takes into consideration all physical, psychosocial, spiritual and
cultural needs. Duties include but not limited to:
Handles, prepares, administers and records medications and
treatments in accordance with policy.
Documents care appropriately in the patient record and
effectively clears clinical reminders per unit assignment.
Completes assigned duties that involve non-standard and
specialized technical nursing activities and complex treatments
requiring broad work experience and demonstrated skill
sufficient to resolve a range of nursing problems.
Makes daily assignments for nursing support staff ensuring
coverage of all clinics and related activities.
Tracks training, scheduling and competency completion of nursing
support staff.
Demonstrates effective communication skills in working with
patients and/or families who present a communication challenge
that may have difficulty with self-control, resistant behavior.
Demonstrates courtesy, respect, and dignity to patients,
families and other staff members, and provides timely access to
health care.
Meets patients diverse needs based on age, culture, ethnic,
spiritual, and war conflict group.
Maintains privacy and confidentiality for patients, families,
co-workers and colleagues.
Strives to meet physical comfort needs and provide support to
meet emotional needs.
Provides effective patient teaching considering the level of
understanding of the patient and family.
Communicates effectively and appropriately when transferring
patients to a different level of care- handoff communications.
Serves as a mediator for patient, families and colleagues to
improve the quality of communication and interactions in
selected care settings.
Gives support, education and teaching to other LPNs and health
care staff. Mentors other LPNs.
Collects and documents preventive indexes and clinic practice
guidelines with guidance.
Records all significant observations and actions taken, using
established oral, written and computer communications according
to documentation guidelines. Initiates Patient Incident Reports
per policy.
Immediately reports and thoroughly documents care delivered and
patients' response to care that could require modification of
the patient care plan.
Implements team decisions, evaluates and reports outcomes.
Exercises independent judgment in specialized care settings to
resolve complex patient care problems.
Teaches patients and family principles of health, self care, and
treatments related to wellness. Participates in selection of
appropriate teaching materials and instruct patients on
equipment, medication, disease processes, wound care, weight
management, diet, and smoking cessation.
Performs additional duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredTravel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone
#### Job family (Series)
0620 Practical NurseSimilar jobs
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses
Lpns
Lvns
Nurses, Licensed Practical
Nurses, Licensed Vocational
- RequirementsConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to a background/security investigation
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements
by the closing date of this announcement, 11/01/2019.
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 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
NLNAC Website.
- 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.In addition to the Basic Requirements above applicants must also
meet the following to qualify at the GS-07 Grade LevelGrade Determinations: GS-07
The GS-7 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-6 level or equivalent, fully meeting all of
the performance requirements for the GS-6 LPN/LVN.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to carry out more specialized
patient care duties, including
assignments in selected, more complex inpatient and/or
outpatient care settings. Knowledge base promotes the
incorporation of current patient care data in actively
contributing to the development of the patient's overall health
plan and in carrying out assigned nursing interventions.
Positions at this grade level require broader knowledge and
skills because supervision is more general and employees are
expected to be involved to a greater degree in the development
and modification of treatment plans.
- Ability to assist RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately prioritize
overall patient care needs and
adjust plans for care delivery. Makes astute observations of
subtle, less obvious changes, both physical and emotional, in
patient's condition, and accurately and thoroughly documents
care delivered and patient's response to care that could require
immediate modification of the patient's care plan. Appropriately
seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or MD/DO of
changes in patient's condition requiring higher-level
intervention. At this grade level, the LPN/LVN is expected to
participate to a greater degree in prioritizing, and, as
appropriate, modifying patient care treatment. They must also
possess the ability to observe more subtle physical and
emotional changes in patients and demonstrate taking appropriate
action based on those observations.
- Ability to proactively assist the RN or MD/DO in addressing
patient's needs for medication/treatments, accurately
administering prescribed medications/treatments according to
established policies/procedures and appropriately recording
administration and patient's response to medications/treatments
received. (This may include restricted medication locally
authorized for administration by employees at this grade level.)
Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to readily recognize the
more subtle signs and symptoms of potential or actual drug
reactions, promptly inform the RN or MD/DO of observed changes
in patient's condition and initiate appropriate, prescribed
interventions. Employees at this grade level demonstrate broader
knowledge and skill with respect to these responsibilities than
employees at lower grade levels.
- Knowledge and skill to promptly recognize potential urgent or
emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN
and/or MD/DO for appropriate team intervention and effectively
intervene, as directed, to assure the continuation of optimal,
safe and therapeutic patient care delivery. At this grade level,
the LPN/LVN must have a broader knowledge of the patient
treatment process and exercise judgment that demonstrates the
ability to effectively intervene when appropriate.
- Assists individuals or groups of patients and their families to
take an active role in promoting
healthy lifestyles for more positive patient 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. This includes the ability to effectively
deal with the above types of patients under very general
supervision.
- Exhibits skill, creativity and initiative in contributing to the
improvement of overall care delivery and patient and/or family
satisfaction levels through active participation in
committees/task forces, research projects or in developing
educational materials/media. Actively promotes and effectively
incorporates established customer service standards in all
aspects of their practice.
- Possesses 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. Serves as a role model and
mentor to other nursing staff in the application of more complex
technology, effectively guiding and directing their continuing
practice in these areas.
- Supports the RN or MD/DO in monitoring the practice of
unlicensed nursing or non-medical
staff in patient care delivery. Promptly reports any deviations
from normal practice patterns to the RN or MD/DO. In addition to
responsibilities at the lower grade level, the LPN/LVN is
responsible for monitoring the practice of non-licensed nursing
and medical staff.
- Supports the RN or MD/DO in monitoring the practice of
unlicensed nursing or non-medical
staff in patient care delivery. Promptly reports any deviations
from normal practice patterns to the RN or MD/DO. In addition to
responsibilities at the lower grade level, the LPN/LVN is
responsible for monitoring the practice of non-licensed nursing
and medical staff.
- Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing
knowledge and skills, and
providing leadership in assisting other staff improve and
advance their nursing practice.]References: VA Handbook 5005/3 Part II Appendix G13This Position is above the Full Performance LevelPhysical Requirements: The ability to stand, walk, sit and bend
for 8 hours is required. The work requires some standing, walking,
bending, lifting and carrying of light items. The work requires
agility and dexterity and may require heavy lifting of equipment or
patients. In many situations, the duration of the activity (such as
most of a shift) contributes to the arduous nature of the job.
Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Working
with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting,
stooping, stretching and similar activities.EducationIMPORTANT: 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:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have
faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.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 view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE
MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your
application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be
verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or
omissions may affect consideration for employment.NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group)
will review the selected candidate's education and experience and
recommend the salary at which the candidate will be placed.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer
work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,
AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredYes- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
Resume
VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can
be found at:
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/searchaction.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify) and SF-50's
(current/former Federal employees), etc.
Cover Letter
License
VA Form 10-2850c
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this
position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the
documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The
complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on
11/01/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire
click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10632720.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log
in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your
USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete
the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your
uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan
process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA
JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals
who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where
patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as
part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to,
VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers
(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary
units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA
licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and
unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee
basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,
and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to
receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a
face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationBrian StrikePhone6036244366 X6047EmailBrian.Strike@va.govAddressManchester VA Medical Center
718 Smyth Road
Manchester, NH 03104
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a
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