Licensed Practical Nurse - Intermittent (PACT) at Leavenworth

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 982235 

Tour of Duty: Intermittent (PRN)

 

Newly hired intermittent nursing staff are required to attend a one week nursing orientation program during the third week of the first or second month following entry on duty.  This requires full-time daytime availability during that week.  Projected weeks for the remainder of 2013 are December 17th and January 28th (Tues-Fri). 

 

To fulfill President Lincolns promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans. 

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

 

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless.  With many openings in the multiple functions fo VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips.  Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced intregrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. 

 

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life.  VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.

 

Area of Consideration (AOC):  First AOC will be given to AFGE permanent employees, Leavenworth, KS (including CMOP, National Cemetery Administration and current Veteran Canteen Service employees who have served on a permanent appointment for 90 days or more).  Second AOC will be given to any additional permanent employees of Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS).  Third area of consideration will be given to all other qualified applicants.  If position is filled by reassignment, individual selected will retain the grade and step of position currently held.

 

Salary/Grade Level Determination: Your grade and salary will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB).  The PSB is a peer review process.  The PSB will review your individual qualifications, education and training/internship(s) and professional experience to determine the most appropriate salary and grade based on your individual accomplishments.  If position is filled by reassignment, individual selected will retain the grade and step of position currently held.

 

Interview Process:  If applicants are interviewed for the position, performance-based interviews may be used.  In addition, candidates may be interviewed by a panel.  For additional information regarding performance-based interviews, please review the following website(s) on the Internet:  http//www.va.gov/pbi.

 

This announcement may be used to fill identical positions vacated within 90 days of any selections made from the original announcement.

 

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must pass pre-employment examination
• English Language Proficiency required
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required
• Background and/or Security Investigation required
• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required

DUTIES:Back to top

The LPN will work at improving patient care by working effectively with others in the outpatient clinic environment. The LPN is responsible for the nursing care of the outpatients assigned to him/her. The LPN is a member of the expanded Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT). The LPN requires a general review of their work by an RN for appropriateness and conformity with license, policies, and procedures. The LPN demonstrates active collaboration and communication with Core Team (Patient, Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager, LPN, and Patient Support Technician) and Expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal and community based services involved in providing care to the patient). This position performs tasks such as recording vital signs, preparing and administering medications, immunizations, doing intake histories, assisting the physician with physicals, and performing other duties as requested to meet patient needs and institution performance measures. The delivery of care will be in accordance with established standards, hospital policies and procedures and is consistent with the plan of other health care providers. Excellent customer service and communication skills are required. The LPN works under the direction of an RN and is supervised by the Nurse Manager unless otherwise designated by the individual Service Line.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 

 

• Citizenship.  Citizen of the United States.  (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens). 

• Education.  Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or National League for Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant.  This requirement is waived for candidates with health care education or training in 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. 
• Licensure.  Full, active, and current licensure as a graduate licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the 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 provision in chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16 of this part in VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G13.
• Physical Standards:  Must pass a pre-employment physical.
• English Language Proficiency.  LPN/LVNs appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in (both) spoken and written English as required by 38  U.S.C. 7402 (d) and 7407 (d). 

 

Application will be accepted from qualified students 30 days prior to date of graduation.

 

Minimum Qualifications:  All individuals applying under this announcement must meet basic qualifications for appointment as contained in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G13.  This standard is available in the Human Resources Liaison Office for review.  Candidates who meet the appropriate requirements contained in the standard will be considered.

 

Your starting grade (salary) will be recommended by a professional standards board based on your professional experience.  In addition to the basic requirements, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade.  The candidates qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade.

 

GS-3.  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-4.  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.  They may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the following criteria:

 

• Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LPN; 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 approved school of at least 24 months duration.

 

GS-5.  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.  In addition, the following criteria must be met:

 

• Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for an 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.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.

 

GS-6.  Requires at least 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent and fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN.  In addition, the following criteria must be met:

 

• Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient population. 
• Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients conditions.
• Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patients needs of care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patients condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
• Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effetively with patients, family members, and other staff.
• Establish constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills.
• Knowledge and skill in performing support 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 the patients condition before, during, and following the procedure.
• Actively seek out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.

 

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.  WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTOINS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

 

References:  VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G-13, LICENSED PRACTICAL OR VOCATIONAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 2003, available in the local Human Resources Office.

 

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for this position in accordance with HRML No. 05-12-02 , Employment of People with Disabilities, Including Under Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u). Heavy Lifting (45 pounds and over); Heavy Carrying (45 pounds and over); Straight pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1-2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both Hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Standing (up to 3 hours); Kneeling; Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Both legs required. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20; Hearing (aid permitted); Ability to hear whispered voice. Emotional stability. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).  Therefore, applicants must report only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.  All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. 

Veterans Preference:

When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference.  For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.   You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.

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Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Leavenworth, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.