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Licensed Practical Nurse

Employer
Federal Medical Center
Location
Rochester, Minnesota (US)
Salary
DOE

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Industry
Healthcare

Job Details

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Observing changes in resident's condition (e.g. behavior shifts, mood changes, skin coloring, appetite, etc.)
  • Documenting care provided and observations on appropriate tools or forms.
  • Assuring receipt of adequate nutritional intake either through observation, feeding or properly positioning and checking placement of feeding tube for the resident.
  • Administering medications, stoma care (e.g. tracheotomy, suctioning, and colostomy), enemas, skin care, simple dressing, braces and prosthetic devices. Monitors intake and output according to established policy and procedure.
  • Recognizing the resident's autonomy and promoting independence by means of respect, limit setting and individualized treatment.
  • Demonstrating knowledge to provide a full range of practical nursing care to residents with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
  • Serves as team leader to a group of residents, observing nursing care delivered and reporting concerns to the charge nurse.
  • Administers nursing care to residents, such as baths or showers, enemas, treatments and minor dressing changes, as assigned.
  • Performs venipunctures to withdraw blood from peripheral veins according to policies and procedures.
  • Identifies, reports, and documents medication errors/discrepancies, reactions and side effects immediately, according to policy and procedure.

Requirements 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

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/06/2019.
Basic Requirements:
Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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 at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
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. An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had, any license(s)revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Policy.
English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Preferred Experience: BLS certification required.

Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade.

GS-3. None beyond the basic requirements. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g., medication administration); however, completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved.

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; OR

-Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.

LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedure, and techniques.

GS-05.
-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 a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Works 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 delivery. Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, 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-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.

-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, and following the procedure. 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.

References: VA Handbook 5005/3 Part II, Appendix G13; Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06.

Physical Requirements: The work required regular and recurring standing, bending, lifting, stooping, stretching and repositioning patients, or similar activities. There is occasional lifting of 45 lbs. and over.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Company

Our staff are valued.

Hard work and dedication are rewarded with great benefits.

Our long-standing culture of being a close-knit family sets us apart from other agencies - at the BOP you don’t just get to know your coworkers, you make life-long friends. And as a close family, we are always there for one another especially when someone is in need. Our agency has several formal programs that exemplify this close bond:

Institution Staff Gathered

  • Co-Worker Emergency Fund
    Employees can establish a fund to assist other staff members during financially damaging tragedies.
  • Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
    Employees can donate their annual leave to other staff members who are experiencing a medical emergency.
  • Employee Assistance Program
    Staff and their dependents who are experiencing personal problems in their life are eligible to talk with a licensed, certified counselor for up to 6 sessions per problem per year.
  • Our staff are giving.

    We have a long history of giving to the communities that we serve. Our staff participate in various programs and activities by allocating time, resources, and money to help others in need.

    BOP Volunteers at the Special Oplympics held at FCI Butner

  • Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
    Every year during the CFC campaign season, many BOP employees make contributions through the CFC Program, the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign.
  • Points of Light Foundation
    The Points of Light Foundation, the world's leading volunteer organization, has recognized numerous BOP staff for their outstanding support and volunteer efforts with theDaily Points of Light Program.
  • We are also involved in:
  • community-based crime prevention
  • drug intervention programs
  • faith-based and community organization programs
  • collection programs for the homeless
  • blood drives

What is the current company culture like? The typical culture throughout the Bureau of Prisons is positive. Even through this unprecedented time due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the culture at FMC Rochester is good. Staff at FMC Rochester work hard and work well together. Everyone has stepped up to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have? There are so many different career opportunities at FMC Rochester, that the skills, education, and experiences needed vary. The best thing to do, is to research vacancies on www.usajobs.gov or call the Human Resources Department directly at 507-424-7520.

How would you describe the company leadership/team management? All 122 Bureau of Prisons institutions have a similar management structure, which ensures consistency and that best practices are implemented. At FMC Rochester, the Executive Staff is supportive and their main goal is for staff to succeed in their career.

Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? A career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons is not only rewarding, but it also comes with some of the greatest job security in any field. The Bureau of Prisons is thriving and will be around for decades to come.
 

What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying? Although the application process is arduous, the Human Resources Department is willing to help candidates through the process. If you are unsure about a career at FMC Rochester and with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, please contact the Human Resources Department at 507-424-7520 to discuss any concerns.

Company info
Website
Telephone
507-424-7520
Location
2110 East Center St
Rochester
MN
55904
United States

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