The Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. The LVN performs within this functional statement under the general supervision of the Nurse manager or designee.
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 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. 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 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) in 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. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. See paragraph 4, section C. Licensure: Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency: Licensed vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English. 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: GS-03: None beyond the basic requirements. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g., medication administration); however, completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved. GS-04: Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-04 if they meet any of the following criteria: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or 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-05: Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-04 level or equivalent. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery. Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and /or prescribed treatment regimes. Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice. Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures. Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO. Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action. Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO. Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures. However, completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review. The GS-06 qualification standards and Preferred Experience are listed in the Education Section of this announcement.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties: The incumbent will provide care for Veterans assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) as the clinical associate at the South Bexar Outpatient Primary Care Clinic. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) applies the principles of advanced clinic access and Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The Licensed Vocational Nurse works closely with the interdisciplinary team and performs the following functions in a clinic setting: completion of clinical reminders and health screenings, medication administration and immunizations; pre-appointment calls, patient education, phlebotomy, diabetic foot exams, EKGs, checking vital signs, electronic documentation, secure messaging and other duties/tasks as assigned, including Primary Care Telehealth. Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills are required, to include Primary Care Telehealth. The LVN will demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations. The LVN is organizationally responsible to the Nurse Manager of the Clinic. In collaboration with registered nurses and/or physicians, provides a broad range of direct age-specific patient care activities and supportive services to selected acute care, long term, ambulatory care or psychiatric patients requiring complex, specialized care. Demonstrates knowledge of age associated changes, principles of growth & development and specific needs relevant to the adult and geriatric age groups. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. The LVN will support Women's Health, setting up women's health exams and treatments. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on patients' conditions, including ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to assess, interpret data regarding patient condition; recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations. Demonstrates excellent clinical judgement; seeks assistance from the RN and/or MD/DO/NP to initiate appropriate emergency interventions as warranted by patient's condition. Observes, documents, and reports changes 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/NP. Assesses risk for potential problems related to specific diagnosis and treatment. Assesses patients for evidence of elder abuse and follows correct reporting procedures. Assesses basic learning needs of patients and families with preventive health and/or discharge as a goal. Modifies communication/patient education to accommodate hearing, visual and cognitive impairments. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Extended hours clinic rotation to include evenings & Saturdays(Tour of Duty and location may change due to patient care needs) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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: Ad-hoc Telework Functional Statement #: 53982F; 53983F; 53984F; 53985F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized