Licensed Practical Nurse (Primary Care)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Basic Requirements: United States 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 (NLNAC) at the time the program
was completed by the applicant. Verification can be obtained from
the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY
10006. Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC
Website. Exceptions 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 employment. Or, VHA
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, 1986; and for their future personnel actions under this
authority. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38
U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions. Or, Individuals
granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require
graduation from an approved school. 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. (Copy
of current licensure must be provided at time of application).
English 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). 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).
Preferred Experience: BLS Certified, 1-2 years acute care
experience, 1 year case management or clinic experience. Grade
Determinations,
LPN/LVN:
GS-3: None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4:
Experience or Education: Six months of qualifying experience as an
LPN or LVN;
OR:
Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived graduation
from an approved school was not required by the jurisdiction in
which the LPN/LVN was licensed) 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:
Experience: Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience
at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the
required experience, the candidate must demonstrate all of the
following KSAs: a). 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. b). 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. c). 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. d). 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. e).
Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or
loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies,
promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
f). 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:
Experience: 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.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. (See Education
section for additional information.) (Note: KSAs should be clearly
listed in resume under description of duties in order to be found
qualified for the position/grade level). References: VA Handbook
5005/3, Part II Appendix G13, Licensed Practical or Vocational
Nurse Qualification Standard April 10, 2003 The full performance
level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an
applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3
to GS-6. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over;
heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; straight pulling one (1) hour;
pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands
required; walking seven (7) hours; standing seven (7) hours;
kneeling 1/2 hour; repeated bending; both legs required; ability
for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near
vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision
correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; ability
to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of
colors; hearing without aid; mental/emotional stability.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Fayetteville , Licensed Practical Nurse (Primary Care), Healthcare , Fayetteville, Arkansas
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