Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Hays CBOC

Qualifications

• 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: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• 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
• Licensure: Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of Columbia

Requirements

• GS-03: None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-04: 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
• GS-05: Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent, and must demonstrate the following: 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 [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; Recognized 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
• GS-06: 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], and must demonstrate the following: 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 patients' condition; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments and to accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information; Completing preventive procedures - nursing tasks - chart reviews - panel scrubbing - daily huddles - and visit preparation; Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/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

Skills

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments

To accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information

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 patients' condition

To use judgment