Licensed Practical Nurse - Tomah
- Employer
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Location
- Tomah
- Salary
- 32716.00 USD Annual + (GS 00)
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- Industry
- Healthcare
- Role
- Nurse
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
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The function of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to provide and assist with delivery of quality care to a culturally diverse veteran population. The LPN possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. The broad based clinical knowledge enables the LPN to effectively assist and implement health promotion and prevention interventions, assist and/or manage acute and chronic illness states, assist Veterans in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning through rehabilitation, and provide supportive measures for the dying Veterans and their significant others. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Contributing to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Veteran care
- Observing, recording, and reporting significant changes in the Veteran's healthcare status
- Documenting Veteran data to ensure continuity in the provision and coordination of Veteran care, members of interdisciplinary healthcare team incorporating interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills
- Effectively communicate with Veterans, significant support person(s)
- Administering and evaluating pharacological and other therapeutic treatment regimens within the limitations of licensure and institutional policy.
- Assisting the provider and/or Registered Nurse during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to promote optimal Veteran outcomes by team collaboration
- Performing diagnostic studies as ordered by a physician within the limitations of licensure and institutional policy
- Assisting with follow-up care
- Collaborating with other inter-professional health care members
- Acting as a resource for others
- Serving as a mentor for LPN/LVNs and Nursing Assistant Personnel
- Participating in life long self-development activities to advance and maintain current knowledge and skills for continuing competency
- Participating in data collection for research and evidence-based practice to improve Veteran outcomes
- Participating in quality management activities
- Participating as an active member in professional organizations
Work Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, Holidays
2 Part-Time openings - 40 hours per 2 week pay period,
1 Part-Time opening - 16 hours per 2 week pay period,
Intermittent (as needed).
Fi nancial Disclosure Report: Not required
Travel Required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
6
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Designated and/or random drug testing may be required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to a background/security investigation Must be proficient in written and spoken English Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Qualifications
Basic Requirements: ??
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education: Must be a graduate of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the National League for Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Licensure: Must have a full, current, active and unrestricted license as a graduate licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or District of Columbia. This is required in order to hold a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Federal Government.
Preferred Experience:
?? A minimum of 3 years of successful clinical nursing practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
?? Broad knowledge base with experience in a variety of patient care settings and with diverse patient population.
?? Demonstrated skill in performing multiple tasks, managing assignments, and expediting oral and written communications
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-3: None beyond the basic requirements
GS-4: Must have completed at least six months of qualifying experience as a LPN or LVN OR must have graduated from an approved school and have 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-5: Must have completed at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent that includes
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
- Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPN/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants(NA)/Health Technicians(HT) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
- Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medications, and/or prescribed treatment regimes
- 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.
- 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.
- Recognizes 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. 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.
GS-6: Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN:
- 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' 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 (RN) or physician (MD/DO) 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/LVN recognizes 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 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 effectively with patients, family members, and other staff
- Establishes 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 internal/external customers
- 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..... click apply for full job details
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