Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse

Internal Number: 833477700

Summary

The incumbent will practice as a member of the nursing team – demonstrating the knowledge and ability to provide the full range of practical nursing care to residents with a variety of physical and/or behavioral challenges. Will serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients – family members – interdisciplinary team members and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care.

Qualifications

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
• English Language Proficiency: LPNs/LVNs 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 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
• An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had – any license(s) revoked – suspended – denied – restricted – limited – or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only IAW the provisions in chapter 3 – section B – paragraph 16 of this part
• 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 and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: GS-6: Experience: 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent
• Demonstrated KSAs: In addition to the experience and/or education above – must demonstrate all of the following: 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
• Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures
• Able to observe – identify and respond to patient’s needs for care – including medication – equipment-assisted care and patient/family education
• In organizing and delivering care – recognizes and considers emotional – cultural – spiritual – socio-economic – and age-related factors
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral – topical – subcutaneous – intramuscular and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures
• Observe 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
• 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
• 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 after the procedure
• Serve 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
• Actively seek out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills – sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
• Preferred Experience: GYN Experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• VA Careers – Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Licensed Practical Nurse – vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf Work consists of personal nursing care duties – treatments – diagnostic support – recording – patient teaching and rehabilitation
• The work of a Licensed Practical Nurse involves regular and recurring exposure to infection and transmittal diseased and ordinary risks and discomforts requiring incidence of unpredictable – assault behavior – unintentional related to confused – disoriented Veterans and/or patients with psychiatric disorders/history
• Duties may include but are not limited to: Document patient care observation and information according to policy and procedure on appropriate forms
• Follow safe practices and procedures to guard patient and personal safety as well as the safety of other individuals in the Medical Center
• Carrying out patient care based on the Veterans condition and using judgement in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments
• Accurately recognize – report – and record relevant patient information
• Perform 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 – and monitoring the Veterans condition before – during and after procedures
• Establish constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feeling and attitudes – and to promote positive relationships – communication – and socialization skills
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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