Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary This Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Specialty Clinic position at Lebanon, PA VAMC is opened to current employees of this facility. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/22/2024 to 05/01/2024 Salary $59,797 - $77,738 per year Pay scale & grade GS 7 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Lebanon, PA 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0620 Practical Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBSZ 24-TDW Control number Help This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency Current permanent employees of VAMC Lebanon, NECPAC, and employees of VISN4 Contracting, OI&T, CBOPC and Veterans Canteen Service located in Lebanon, PA Videos Help Duties The LPN/LVN GS-7 will: Function independently as the team leader for the care provided to an outpatient team of Veterans by other licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel in their clinical area. Serves as a role model, mentor, and resource to other nursing staff within the surgical specialty clinics, in the application of the nursing process and patient care. Reports required information for hand-off communication to the Rapid Response Team (RRT), provides Basic Life Support (BLS) in the 1st few minutes of an emergency, supports team while in the clinic or en-route. Completes all necessary supporting documentation. Coordinates the transfer of Veterans to a more acute level of care, as applicable. Performing support duties for transport to the Emergency Department (ED) as necessary. Performs support duties for diagnostic procedures, which include preparing the Veteran and monitoring the Veteran's condition, actively involved within the time out, and tracking scopes used during the procedure. Monitors schedules and consults and discuss issues with administrative and clerical staff when challenges to flow of the clinic arise Coordinate care between multiple providers within Lebanon VA Medical Center and the community Coordinates care to the most appropriate level of skill required for the tasks/duties of the other LPN's as well as HAS, EMS and radiology ancillary staff. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform treatments, procedures, and the use and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment and appropriate to assigned duties. Assists other staff in prioritization of overall veteran care needs and adjusts plan of care as needed. Has astute assessment skills, which allow for observation of obvious and subtle changes in the veteran health condition. Responds diligently to the veteran changes and deteriorating condition in emergent situations, notifying appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Determines priority of care needs and communicates to LPN and RN expectations of care Possesses the knowledge and skills to carry out more specialized patient care activities, such as spinal pain injections. This knowledge base also includes the use of veteran care data to initiate active contributions to the veteran's overall health plan. Observations of the veteran's present status are made, and interventions implemented to improve, restore, or maintain the optimal function of the veteran. Has knowledge of program/specialty area's regulations and is able to carry out objectives of the Nursing department. In doing this, follows the guidelines to meet and maintain program requirements. Will serve as technical/clinical resource prior to and during accrediting body survey activities. Prepares and administers prescribed medications and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. The LPN/LVN observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's health condition, and promptly and accurately reports identified changes/deviations to an RN or provider, and documents identified changes. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, and providing leadership in assisting other staff improve and advance their nursing practice. Additional duties as assigned Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: The population of male and female Veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Help 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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 To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/01/2024. The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), GS-7 performs more complex nursing assignments within their setting. Basic Requirements in addition to above: Physical Standards: All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required. 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. 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. 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. 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; religious; 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. Preferred Experience: 1 year general surgery experience preferred Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated in section A, 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-7. 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.(a) 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.(b) 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.(c) 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 . click apply for full job details