Licensed Practical-Vocational Nurse

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications 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 United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish 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: Must be a 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 applicantVerification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting CommissionExceptions 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 employmentVHA 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 - 1986and for their future personnel actions under this authorityThe waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversionsIndividuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved schoolLicensure: 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 and meet the criteria)Grade Determinations: GS-3 Education/Experience: None beyond the basic requirementsGS-4 Education/Experience: Must meet one of the following: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN~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 an approved school of at least 24 months durationGS-5 Experience: Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalentGS-5 Knowledge - Skill - and Ability (KSA's): In addition to the experience above - candidates must possess ALL of the following KSA's: Demonstrated knowledge & ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problemsWorks 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 deliveryProvides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - and /or prescribed treatment regimesDemonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team & 4 interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional & other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care - incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practiceKnowledge & skill sufficient to prepare - administer - & appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies & proceduresObservation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered & the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DOKnowledge & ability to recognize the need for & to institute emergency measures when indicated - promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO & assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrestRecognizes & appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - & supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective actionGS-6 Experience: Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVNGS-6 Knowledge - Skill - and Ability (KSA's): In addition to the experience listed above - candidates must possess ALL of the following KSA's: Technically proficient in initiating - performing & completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populationsKnowledge & ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditionsto use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures & treatments& to accurately recognize - report & record relevant patient informationCompleted work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness & conformity with established policies/proceduresAbility to observe - identify & respond to the patient's needs for care - including medication - equipment-assisted care & patient/family educationIn organizing and delivering care - the LPN/LVN recognizes & considers emotional - socio-economic - & age-related factorsPrepares & administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) & performs treatments according to established policies/proceduresObserves for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments - promptly & accurately documenting noted changes - & reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DOKnowledge & ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO - & initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directedKnowledge & understanding of human behavior - patient motivations & reactions to situations - and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members - & other staffEstablishes constructive relationships with individual patients & their families to elicit feelings & attitudes - & to promote positive relationships - communication & socialization skillsFosters an environment of respect for individual patient & family rights to privacy & dignity in all aspects of care deliveryEffectively incorporates knowledge & understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customersKnowledge & 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 & handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - & monitoring the patient's condition before - during - & following the procedureServes as a preceptor in orienting - educating - & training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/proceduresActively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge & skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve & advance nursing practice. Duties VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional ***This position is located in Montrose - CO.*** The LPN/LVN GS-6 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practiceProficient in initiating - performing - and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populationsCarries out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditionsto use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatmentsand to accurately recognize - report and record relevant patient informationProvides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management - prevention - and wellness - based on the patient's goalsDemonstrates leadership by serving as an advocate for patients and a team leader with colleagues as she/he continues to enhance his/her own and the team's professional growth - development and practicePractices according to the Primary Care Handbook (VHA Handbook 1101.10) and VHA Directive 1406 - Patient Centered Management Module (PCMM) for Primary CareProvides Health Coaching to enhance the patient's wellbeing and achieve their related health related goals per VHA Handbook 1120.02 - Health Promotion and Disease prevention Core Program RequirementsProvides Health Education as defined in VHA Handbook 1120.04 - Veterans Health Education and Information Core to enhance the quality of life through health promotion and disease prevention - actively partner with their health care teams and engage needed family and social support systems while developing self-management and coping skills and utilizing appropriate VHA health care resourcesEstablishes Home Telehealth monitoring using case management principles to coordinate care using health informatics - disease management - and telehealth technologies to facilitate access to care and to improve the health of Veterans to improve clinical outcomesProvides personalized - proactive - patient-driven health careProvides patient-driven engagement with the patient being the source of control - ensuring that their health care is based on their needs - values - and life preferencesProvides Veterans with ongoing health education - which spans the continuum of care from the skills and information needed to promote health and prevent disease - to the patient education needed to cope with and manage acute and chronic conditionsClinical preventive services include: screening for treatable diseases - conditions or health risk behaviors (e.g. - cancers - mental health conditions - tobacco use)immunizationshealth education (e.g. - education - counseling regarding tobacco use - physical activity - nutrition - promoting health and wellness)and preventive medications (such as prescribing statins for subclinical heart disease - etc.)Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more 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) 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 childChild 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 $416.66Retirement: 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 61250-A - 61251-A - 61252-A - 61253-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized