LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LTC
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Lexington
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is directly
responsible to the Registered Nurse and/or preceptor for providing
direct care within his/her scope of practice. The Nurse
Manager/designee is responsible for the supervision and performance
evaluation. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to:
The LPN position is an essential need within the Community Living
Center/Cottages to meet the needs of the residents. The CLC
supports 51 veterans for rehabilitation, hospice and continuing
care needs. This position is essential to complete Advancing
Excellence software package requirements. Consistent data
collection improves the quality of care and quality of life for
residents cared for within the Community Living Center. The LPN can
also complete medication passes, observations of residents,
restorative care for residents, and data collection for LTC
standards. The LPN will provide data for the assessment under the
direction of the RN. The LPN will provide input into the
interdisciplinary planning of care with development of
resident-centered goals and outcomes with a
rehabilitative/restorative/support focus. The LPN will observe the
resident's condition and progress toward the plan of care, report
unexpected changes to the appropriate team members in a timely
manner and document appropriately. The LPN will implement the plan
of care with focus to prevent deterioration, achieve and maintain
optimal levels of function/independence and promote comfort. The
LPN will provide rehabilitative/restorative/supportive nursing care
daily, which is directed toward measures to prevent deterioration
and to achieve or maintain optimal levels of function, independence
and comfort. The LPN will recognize population-specific resident
needs and will apply his/her knowledge in delivering care. Work
Schedule: Days/Nights 12 hours with rotation to other shifts as
needed Pay Scale: V744 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not
a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 61001A; 62002A; 62003A;
62004A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent
Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer
(AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to
apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA
employment in a testing designated position are subject to
urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with
VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You
may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to
background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in
the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all
Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health
Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional
Information below for details. 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. In accordance with 38 U.S.C.
7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions
unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
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. 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 OR granted a license by a
jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved
school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/
LVN. Licensure - Active, full, current and unrestricted licensure
as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State,
Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), of the United
States or the District of Columbia. Grade Determinations: In
addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following
qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The candidate's
qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence
required for the grade. GS-03 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-04 (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. GS-05
Knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing
care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral
problems. Ability to serve as a responsible member of a nursing
team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family
members, professional and/or other support personnel involved in
the delivery of patient care. Knowledge and skill sufficient to
prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken
specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous,
intramuscular and/or intravenous medications. This includes
observing and documenting patient responses to medication and
reporting noted changes in the patient's condition. Knowledge and
ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency
measures and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardia and/or
pulmonary arrest. Recognize and appropriately respond to
breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and
supply deficiencies. GS-06 Proficiency 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, using
judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of
procedures and treatments, and accurately recognizing, reporting,
and recording relevant patient information. Ability to observe,
identify, and response to a patient's needs for care including
medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education.
Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical,
subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs
treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes
for, documents, and reports physical and/or emotional changes in
the patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments.
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care
situations and initiating appropriate emergency interventions as
directed. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient
motivations and reactions to situations and the ability to
appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with
patients, family members and other staff. Knowledge and skill in
performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or
specialized practices or procedures, which includes preparing the
patient and 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. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA
Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-13 Licensed Practical or
Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the
local Human Resources Office. NOTE: Current GS-0620 LPN/LVN
employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who were
converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in
implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, or
who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in
implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986 are
considered to have met the Education requirement. The waiver does
not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405
after these conversions. Physical Requirements: The LPN must be
able to perform work that requires regular and recurrent walking,
bending, lifting 45 pounds or more, stooping, reaching, stretching,
and similar activities supporting various weights. This position
requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and
manual dexterity. This also includes frequently pushing medication
carts, wheelchairs, lifts, and beds. The LPN must be able to care
for Veterans with various medical and psychiatric issues. At times,
these veterans exhibit unpredictable behavior. The LPN must be able
to work closely with others, have sufficient hearing to respond to
various alarms, and must be able to communicate verbal and in
writing. He/she will make caring for the veteran his/her priority
while in the work setting and demonstrate customer service
principles in all aspects of work. The LPN is subject to exposure
to communicable diseases. The use of personal protective equipment
such as, but not limited to, gloves and protective clothing is
required. The LPN will have exposure to biohazard materials and
sharps. 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:
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 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. Selected applicants may
qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work
experience or military service experience. 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. 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. Pursuant
to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are
required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such
accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an
alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the
Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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