The Phoenix VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse position with Ambulatory Care Nursing Service located at Southeast CBOC, Gilbert, AZ More information about Southeast CBOC: Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic | VA Phoenix Health Care | Veterans Affairs
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: Citizenship. United States Citizenship English Language. Proficiency in written and spoken English. 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. An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16 of this part. 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. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006. Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website. 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. VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28,1986; and for their future personnel actions under this authority. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. Grade Determinations: GS-6 Experience: Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN. LPN must be technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing car to variable patient populations; Possess knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs; Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures; Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations; Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations. References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G13, Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard 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). Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to lift (30 lbs or more); twisting and /or bending, standing and/or walking almost constantly during the course of the day.
The LPN/LVN is assigned to a patient care area. The LPN/LVN is technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to a variable patient population. He/she observes and interviews patients and significant others to gather data and reports and/or documents as per policy. The LPN/LVN recognizes and reports to RN immediately signs and symptoms of emergencies such as high blood pressure, evisceration, hemorrhage, shock, coma, seizure, and airway obstruction. Duties include but are not limited to: Uses judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures. Observes, identifies, and responds 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. 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/provider. Recognizes and reports to RN immediately signs and symptoms of emergencies such as evisceration, hemorrhage, shock, come, seizure, and airway obstruction. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Is technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex practical nursing care assignments, including assignments for selected acute care, long term or ambulatory care, or psychiatric patients requiring skilled nursing care. Initiates emergency procedures for which the employee is trained and reports actual and potential safety hazards within the workplace. Follows all safety procedures and wears protective clothing as appropriate. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with both internal and external customers. Possesses 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. Work Schedule: M-F 07:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation Incentives: May be authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized