Jobs · Healthcare · Pennsylvania

Practical Nurse- Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Aspinwall, PA · 4 wk ago
Healthcare$144/hrFull-time
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About the role

This announcement is recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse for the H.J. Heinz Campus in Aspinwall, PA within the Primary Care Department.

Qualifications

  • 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: Written and spoken.
  • Physical Standards: All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position; a physical examination prior to employment may be required.
  • Licensure: Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, Commonwealth (including Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia.
  • 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. Health care education or training in the military service accepted by the licensing body as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements.
  • Experience: Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations, qualifies. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can be credited toward qualifying experience. 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 in this occupation who meet the criteria).
  • Grade Determinations:
    • GS-3: None beyond the basic requirements.
    • GS-4: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN/LVN; or graduation from an approved school and one year of experience involving nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical/nursing/patient care facility providing practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures; or graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
    • GS-5: 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 various physical and/or behavioral problems; works with RN and/or MD/DO to orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants/Health Technicians; provides effective patient/family education on common disease processes, medication, and prescribed treatment regimes; demonstrates ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact appropriately with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel; knowledge and skill to prepare, administer, and document actions for commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications per local facility policies; observes patient response and reports changes to RN or MD/DO; recognizes need for and institutes emergency measures, seeks RN/MD/DO assistance, assists in resuscitation procedures in cardiac/pulmonary arrest; recognizes and responds to equipment breakage/malfunction or loss, safety hazards, supply deficiencies, and reports to appropriate personnel; completed work under general supervision of RN or MD/DO; expected to have broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures, with more complex practices subject to closer higher-level review.
    • GS-6: Completion of at least one additional year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all GS-5 performance requirements; technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties for variable patient populations; ability to carry out assigned patient care based on patient condition, use judgment in selecting order and sequence of procedures, accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information; completed work needs only general review by RN or MD/DO; ability to observe, identify, and respond to patient needs for care including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education; considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors when organizing and delivering care; prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous) and performs treatments per established policies/procedures; observes for physical/emotional changes from medications/treatments, documents changes, reports deviations to RN or MD/DO; knowledge and ability to recognize urgent/emergent patient care situations, seek RN/MD/DO assistance, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed; knowledge of human behavior, patient motivations, and reactions; establishes constructive relationships with patients and families to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills; fosters environment of respect for patient/family rights to privacy and dignity; incorporates customer service standards in all interactions; performs support duties for complex diagnostic tests and specialized practices/procedures (preparing patient, assisting in examination, preparing/handling specialized instruments/equipment, monitoring patient condition before, during, after); serves as preceptor orienting/educating/training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for complex specialized tests/procedures.
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Responsibilities

  • Main responsibility: daily management of the Primary Care Provider's (PCP) scheduled appointments and clinic flow.
  • Assist PCP with preventative care and/or chronic disease management by obtaining vital signs, offering patient education, screening Veterans for preventative maintenance or chronic disease care needs, managing immunizations, injections, and all other ordered medications.
  • Assist with exams/procedures during the visit such as pelvic exams, joint injection, wound care, Teleretinal, Telederm, EKGs, Phlebotomy, bladder scans.
  • Assist the PACT team or other interdisciplinary team members with panel management and care coordination (test result notification, patient education, discharge follow-up, chronic disease management).
  • Serve as an active participant in planning, implementation, and evaluation of care; participate in daily huddles and team meetings with PACT team members.
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
  • Knowledgeable of and properly initiates nurse protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to help deliver holistic care.
  • Confer with LPN Team Leader, RN Care Manager, PCP, or appropriate person to deliver care when needed.
  • Use motivational interviewing and health coaching to guide patients in achieving health promotion and disease prevention goals.
  • Participate in panel management: complete pre-clinic phone prevention up to 24 hours before scheduled appointment; assist with chronic disease management and other care coordination needs.
  • Use telehealth technology to render care.
  • Complete view alerts assigned within 48 hours.
  • Provide New Patient

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