Licensed Practical Nurse-various tours
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Miami
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
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:
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; or Health care education in
the military service or training in the military which is accepted
by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual
is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure; or
Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not
require graduation from an approved school. Licensure: Candidates
must be currently licensed to practice as practical or vocational
nurse in a state or territory of the United States or the District
of Columbia, and must possess current, full active and unrestricted
license registration of said license. English Language Proficiency:
Applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English as
required by 38 USC 7402(d) and 7407 (d). (No person that is not
proficient in spoken and written English will be appointed under
authority of 38 USC Chapter 73 or 74 to serve in a direct
patient-care capacity.) 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).
Preferred Experience: 1 Year of LPN experience in one or more of
the following areas: Mental Health, Long term care (nursing home),
Outpatient, Spinal Cord/Rehabilitation Unit. Grade Determinations:
Qualifications and required KSA's (Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities) required to be appointed at each grade level are:GS-06:
Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying
experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent, fully meeting all
performance requirements for the LPN/LVN. AND 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; Ability 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 (MD/DO) for appropriateness and
conformity with established policies/procedures. 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. Effectively incorporates 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 following the procedure. Serves 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 seeks out educational
opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new
knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing
practice. References: VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G6,
License Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standards dated
04/10/2003. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
The full performance level of this vacancy is 06. Physical
Requirements: Light to heavy lifting (45 lbs and over), light to
moderate carrying (1-44 lbs). Pulling, pushing, reaching. Repeated
bending. Must have good vision, correctable with glasses.
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