The Primary Care service located within the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System is hiring (1) Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Primary Care team located at the South Oklahoma City CBOC facility.
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: Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Education: To qualify applicants must have met (1) of the following: Be a graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the National League for Nursing Accreditation 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. OR 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. 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. Grade specific requirements:GS-3 Licensed Practical Nurse None beyond the basic requirements GS-4 Licensed Practical Nurse: Education and/or Experience: In addition to meeting basic requirements, LPNs at the GS 4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS 3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedure, and techniques. Experience: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR Education: 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 Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. GS-5 Licensed Practical Nurse: In addition to meeting basic requirements: Experience: LPNs at the GS 5 grade level must have completed at least (1) one year of qualifying experience at the GS 4 level or equivalent that demonstrate a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures. Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO. AND You must also possess the required KSA's as outlined in the assessment. GS-6 Licensed Practical Nurse: In addition to meeting basic requirements, LPNs at the GS 6 grade level must have: Experience- have completed at least (1) one year of qualifying experience at the GS 5 level or equivalent and fully meet all performance requirements for the GS 5 LPN and is technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. 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. AND You must also possess the required KSA's as outlined in the assessment. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS 3-6. Physical Requirements: The position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and turning. It requires restraining confused patients, repositioning patients, assisting with transferring patients to Wheelchairs/stretchers/cars, and transporting them to other departments or facilities. Mechanical devices available and are required to be used for heavy or difficult to lift patients. The work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs. 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. This position requires visual acuity, good hearing, distinctive speech and manual dexterity. The position requires the nurse to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level with neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control.
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 Major Duties and Responsibilities: Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations and assists other staff. Utilizing computer programs required for the position. Ability to observe, identify and respond to patient's needs for 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. Utilizing principles of aseptic technique, universal precautions, and isolations requirements. Observes for physical and or/ emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed educations/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO. Performs 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. Completes and assists others in performing activities of daily living, i.e., bathing, toileting, feeding, shavings, oral hygiene, care of scalp and nails. Taking and recording in the medical record: vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, pulse oximeter, temperate, pain score, weight, and neurological check. Collecting specimens, urine, feces, sputum, etc., and appropriately prepare and transports specimens to the laboratory. Measuring and recording total intake (oral, IV, per tube) and output (urine, emesis, wound, etc.). Monitoring patients receiving blood products. Proficient in managing the patient with a chest tube. Educates others as needed. Is adept at encouraging and communicating with challenge psychological and physical behaviors to promote optimal functioning. Uses treatment modalities and implements appropriate practices and procedures with complex patients. Utilizes skills to influence and communicate with difficult and challenging veterans and families Required to have a positive understanding and helpful attitude toward patient, patient families and coworkers. Demonstrating the ability to work as an active, contributing team member. Courteously interacts with patients, patient's families, and coworkers. Completes clinical reminders and close encounters in a timely manner and educates others. Completes post discharge phone calls, per clinic policy. Completes patient calls, secure messages and/or view alerts in a timely manner. Completes medication reconciliation during home visits per program requirements. Reports any deviations noted in a timely manner Adheres to and teaches others infection control guidelines and practices. Ensures safe body mechanics, use of mechanical devices, and/or request help when needed moving, lifting, or turning patients to prevent injuries to patient, self, or others. Accurately and consistently reports, and document significant veteran information received from other team members and is able to analyze and implement modifications based on these reports. Adheres to information supplied by RN or physician and identifies patient and family learning needs in relation to routines and procedures. Additional duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m -4:00 p.m OR 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Determined by Clinic Needs) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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. Functional Statement #: 54518-A, 54519-A, 5420-A, 5421-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized