LPN-Ambulatory Care/Specialty Care
Location: Salt Lake City Utah
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is in need of LPN-Ambulatory Care/Specialty Care right now, this position will be placed in Utah. For detail informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
945503
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne ! the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
Note:
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6
. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacan! cy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6. The Professional Standards! Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses are not
authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
OVERVIEW:
The LPN/LVN provides basic and skilled practical nursing care as assigned in a medical or surgical ambulatory care setting. Specialties represented in thi! s setting include: Allergy, Cardiology, Dermatology, ENT, General Surgery, Heart Failure/Transplant, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Orthopedic Hand, Orthopedic Spine, Podiatry, Rheumatology, Thoracic, Urology, Vascular, and Women's Health (Obstetric, Gynecology).
T
he LPN/LVN provides complex nursing care to a variety of acutely or chronically ill patients who require astute observations. The LPN/LVN is expected to be alert to subtle changes and to take appropriate and timely actions to alleviate or prevent problems. Understanding the nature of the illness and/or disease and treatment regimens is required to facilitate prompt reactions to subtle changes in the patient's condition.
The LPN/LVN varies the order and sequence of assigned procedures and nursing care based on the patient's condition and uses judgment in selecting the most appropriate guidelines to apply. Established, specific and detailed guidelines ! are available as resources. Other guidelines include the patient medica! l record, procedure records, plans of care, medical histories, etc.
Supervision of this position is by a registered nurse, who assigns patient and nursing care duties either verbally or in writing through general instruction. The LPN/LVN plans, schedules and performs nursing care, problem solves and modifies care independently, utilizing previous experience, policies/procedures, standards of care and standards of practice as a basis for decision making. Work may be spot-checked for completeness, technical soundness, appropriateness and compliance with facility policies/procedures.
Additionally, the LPN/LVN is professionally and clinically responsible to the Associate Director/Patient Care Services through the Nurse Manager, Specialty Clinics and ACNS Ambulatory Care and work in collaboration with a variety of providers to deliver patient care.
CLINIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Complete clinic intake (vitals, reminders)
• Mai! ntain clinic flow, room turnover
• Stocking, monitoring equipment and supplies for outdates
• Patient follow-up over telephone
• Administer medications based on scope of practice and hospital policy
• Set-up/take-down rooms for outpatient procedures (i.e. Cystoscopy, Prostate Biopsy, CMG, wound care, etc.)
• Assist providers and other nursing staff with minor procedures and outpatient recoveries
• Assist with coordinating cleaning/processing/ordering of instruments and scopes
• Facilitate communication between providers and patients/families
• Patient assessment
• Patient/family education
Work Schedule:
Part-Time, Monday to Friday, day shift.
The selected applicant will be assigned part time (0.2 FTE).
Monday through Friday to the Surgical Specialty Care Clinics, where they will float among different clinics based on staffing need, procedures, clin! ic schedules, etc. Orientation will be provided to all clinic areas.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
E
ducation. Graduate of a school of practical or
vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited
by the National Lea
gue for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant. O
r
,
health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdic
tion in which the indivi
dual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the
education require
ments for VHA employment.
Licensure. Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a lic
ens
ed practical or
voca
tional nurse in a
State, Ter
ritory, or Commonwealth of the United States
, or District of Co
lumbia.
Preferred Experience:
• Minimum 1-2 years recent medical/surgical LPN experience
• Experience in outpatient clinics, particularly surgical specialty clinics (i.e. Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Vascular, Orthopedics, Dermatology, ENT, etc.)
• IV certification preferred or obtained within 1 year of hire
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-3.
None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-4.
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 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 a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel.
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 patientÂ's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in pat! ientÂ'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.
GS-6
Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent.
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 patientsÂ' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and re! cord relevant] patient information.
Ability to observe, identi! fy and respond to the patientÂ'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.
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 feeling! s 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 patientÂ'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 seek! s 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 Vocation Nurse Qualification Standard
PLEASE NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency ! with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Physical Requirements:
The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction. This position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and turning. It requires repositioning patients and assisting with transferring patients to wheelchairs/stretchers. Mechanical devices when available are required to be used for heavy or difficult to lift patients. The work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs. The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective nursing care. The positions requires the nurse to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level or with the neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect him/herself from physically abusive patients.
The LPN/LVN m! ay be assigned to patient care on any tour of duty and relieves in othe! r areas as required. The work environment involves high risks and discomforts which require specific knowledge and safety practices in terms of, but not limited to (a) infection control, (b) contact with or disposal of secretions and/or drainage, (c) verbal and/or physical abuse from patients and/or visitors, and (d) working around heavy mobile equipment such as carts, X-ray machines, etc.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for
Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the
Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible
Member 4 copy
of your DD214(s)
and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows
dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or
dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others
eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible
Veterans) must also submit a! n SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans
Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more
information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the
application
checklist
or visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at!
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay
period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a
Federal employee.
[HR users - input the following if applicable to your JOA]
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their
job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military
service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at
which they earn annual leave.
OTHER INFORMATION:
PERFORMANCE BASED INTERVIEWING (PBI)
may be conducted as part of the selection process. Applicants may visit
http://www.va.gov/pbi/
in preparation for an interview.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This position starts available on: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 07:36:54 GMT