Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN (Community Living Center)
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Idaho City
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
This position is in Community Living Center (CLC), Boise VA
Medical Center, Boise, Idaho. 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.
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: Licensed practical or vocational nurses 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).
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 ACEN Website (formerly the NLNAC). 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) 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. The waiver will not apply
to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these
conversions. 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). Grade Determinations: GS-03:
None beyond the basic requirements. GS-04: Six months of qualifying
experience as LPN or LVN. OR, Experience and Education: 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. GS-05: Completion of at least one year
of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent and fully
meeting all performance requirements for the GS-4 LPN/LVN. 1.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of
practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical
and/or behavioral problems. Provides effective education to
patients and/or family members in relation to common disease
processes, medication, and /or prescribed treatment regimes. 2.
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. 3. Knowledge
and skill 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. 4. 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. 5. Recognizes and appropriately responds to
breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and
supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel
for corrective action. GS-06: Completion of at least one year of
qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent and fully
meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN 1.
Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing
assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
2. 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; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant
patient information. 3. Ability to observe, identify and respond 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. 4. Prepares and administers 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 patient's
condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and
accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations
from normal to RN or MD/DO. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Establishes
constructive relationships with individual patients and their
families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive
relationships, communication and socialization skills. 8. 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 patient's condition before, during, and
following the procedure.9. Actively seeks out educational
opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new
knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing
practice. References: VA Handbook 5005/3 Part II Appendix G13 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 to GS-6. Physical Requirements: This position requires
visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual
dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of
continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling,
and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. 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. The
incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients/residents who are
combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric
disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible
individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations,
able to shift priorities based on Veteran needs. ["Duties include
but are not limited to: Technically proficient in initiating,
performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to
variable patient populations. Knowledge and ability to
appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patents'
conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and
sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize,
report and record relevant patient information. Completed work
should need only a general review by a registered nurse or
physician for appropriateness and conformity with established
policies/procedures. Ability to observe, identify and respond to
the patient's needs for care including medication
equipment-assisted care and (patient/family education). In
organizing and delivering care, the LPN/LPN/LVN recognized and
considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and
age-related factors. Prepares and administers 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 patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments,
promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting
any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO. Knowledge and ability to
recognize urgent and emergent patient care situation, 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
effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.
Established constructive relationships with individual patients and
their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote
positive relationships, communication and socialization skills,
Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family
rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established
customer service standards in all interactions with patients,
family members, and/or other inter/external customers. Knowledge
and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests
and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing
the patients, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing
and handling specialized instruments or other specialize equipment,
and monitoring the patient's condition before, during and following
the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and
training less experienced LPNs/LPN/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to
support duties for these more complex, specialized
tests/procedures. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to
enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained
with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. Work
Schedule: Monday - Friday 1900 - 0730 Virtual: This is not a
virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
Keywords: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Boise , Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN (Community Living Center), Healthcare , Idaho City, Idaho
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