Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary The Hematology and Oncology Roving Licensed Practical Nurse is based out of the Alexandria Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC) in Alexandria, MN and will travel to the other CBOCs within the St Cloud Health Care System as required. The LPN is responsible to provide nursing care to patients according to established facility procedures adhering to all VA and nursing policies, procedures, standards, and protocol. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/12/2024 to 07/10/2024 Salary $49,998 - $82,344 per year Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 6 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Alexandria, MN Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Monday thru Friday 0800 -1630 hours Service Excepted Promotion potential 6 Job family (Series) 0620 Practical Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBSY 24-MK Control number Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency This announcement is open to All US Citizens including Federal employees of agencies other than the VA. Current, permanent employees of St Cloud VA Health Care System including Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and current VA nationwide employees should apply to announcement CBSY 24-MK. Videos Help Duties Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf St Cloud is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 07/10/2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 22, 2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. The Hematology and Oncology Roving Licensed Practical Nurse is based out of the Alexandria Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC) in Alexandria, MN and will travel to the other CBOCs within the St Cloud Health Care System as required. The LPN is responsible to provide nursing care to patients according to established facility procedures adhering to all VA and nursing policies, procedures, standards, and protocol. Duties include but are not limited to: Serves on the Core Team for Oncology Care referring patients/spouses to appropriate resources. Collaborates with Oncology team members and prepare appropriate patients for procedures, bone marrow biopsy, transplant, treatments, radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, outside coordinated care. Communication Point of Contact (POC) between the PACTs and the Oncology service for all patients suspected of having a cancer diagnosis. Ensure patient is scheduled in a timely manner for imaging/labs/biopsies that are required. Monitoring patient through the care delivery needs as appropriate. Compliance with various Isolation Precautions and Infection Control Guidelines Travel to the CBOCs for St Cloud Health Care Systems required. Delivers safe, basic physical and emotional care to patient populations ranging from young adult to geriatric age groups, considering gender and culture. Performs medication administration and monitoring according to SCVAHCS policies and procedures. Participates in patient/family teaching programs related to health promotion and reinforces instructions provided by the registered nurse and physician and documents in approved format. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; hours Drivers License: Unrestricted drivers license is required. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. 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/evaluation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Training provided. 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. Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission). See "Education" section for additional requirements and exceptions. 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. 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: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06. In addition to the basic requirements stated above, additional criteria must be met for each grade. Human Resources will determine eligibility and qualifications and recommend the appropriate grade level to the selecting official. This determination will be made based on the information in your application. To receive full consideration at the GS-5 and -6 levels, your application must clearly demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) described below. GS-03. None beyond the basic requirements. GS-04: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR, Graduation from an approved school 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, Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. GS-05 . click apply for full job details