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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.
These position is with the Roseburg VA Medical Center, in Roseburg, OR. Roseburg is centrally located in Southwestern Oregon and you will find an excellent quality of life in a family-oriented community. With the Cascade Mountains to the east, and the beautiful coastline to the west, activities abound for outdoor enthusiast. Plus, Roseburg has all the amenities of a larger city while still offering the relaxed atmosphere of a small town environment. For more information on the Roseburg Area, please visit the following links: http://www.roseburgareachamber.org http://www.visitroseburg.com
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a LPN Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected.
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.
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03/21/2017 to 07/31/2017
$36,363 - $59,984 per year
GS 03 - 06
4 vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Intermittent
06
No
LW-17-KLM-1931502-SR
466282200
This intermittent position is located at the Roseburg VA Medical Center, in Roseburg, OR. This position will provide coverage for multiple unites to include; Mental Health, Medical Telemetry, Community Living Center, and the Emergency Department. The incumbent assists and cares for patients/residents in the inpatient and outpatient setting, communicates with other members of the healthcare team regarding patient concerns and personal observations. The incumbent demonstrates the ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients/residents with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Under the guidance of the RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), orients, trains, and mentors less experienced Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN), nursing assistant (NA), or health technician (HT) personnel relative to care delivery within their scope. Demonstrates the ability to provide effective education to Veterans, family, and other internal and external stakeholders regarding common disease processes, medications, and treatment plans as developed by the RN or LIP. The incumbent demonstrates technical proficiency in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to a variable and complex patient/resident population. Knowledge of medication administration and medication actions and interactions is required.
The incumbent serves as a responsible member of the nursing team and appropriately interact with Veterans, family members, clinicians, and supportive personnel related to patient/resident care activities and outcomes, adhering to acceptable, established customer service standards. The work involves the performance of a full range of functions using guides, policies, with general review by an RN or LIP for appropriateness and conformity with established policies and procedures. The work involves a variety of patients/residents of diverse cultural, spiritual, and education backgrounds. The work directly affects the overall well-being of patients/residents served. The work involves the care of the patient/resident. The LPN is expected to have the knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient/resident care based on the patients'/resident's conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient/resident information in the computerized medical record. Equipment for patient care includes items such as non-critical reusable medical equipment (RME) used for obtaining vital signs, electrocardiograms, telehealth carts and cameras, and other tools for obtaining data and information about patient visits.
Work Schedule: Shifts will vary between 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts at any time during the day, night, or evening, weekends and weekdays.
Functional Statement Title/#: Licensed Practical Nurse, Intermittent
This is a standing register announcement; applicants will be referred when requested by service.
Physical Requirements:The position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The work involves long periods, up to twelve hours, of moving about and between the work units. The work requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, lifting, twisting, pulling, pushing, and repositioning patients, or similar activities without limitation. Must be able to lift and/or move heavy objects over 45 pounds. Must be able to carry objects over 40 pounds for distances of at least 200 feet. Assignments involve positioning patients/residents and transferring them to wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds using proper body mechanics. The person may be exposed to infected patient/residents and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations. The work requires regular and recurring ability to physically control or defend against emotionally ill and psychologically unstable patients.
Basic Requirements:
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.
(1) 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.
(2) Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved
school.
c. 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.
d. English Language Proficiency. Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient
care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English.
Preferred Experience: Minimum of one year Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, Mental Health, or Emergency Department experience and BLS certification is preferred .
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You MUST submit VA Form 10-2850c & Transcripts (Unofficial) to be considered for this position
Grade Determinations:
(1) GS-3. None beyond the basic requirements. LPN's 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.
(2) GS-4. Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or (b) 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 (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
(3) GS-5. (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. (b) 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 relations 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. (c) 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. (d) 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. (e) Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and the need 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. (f) Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action. (g) 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.
(4) GS-6. Completion of at least one (1) year of experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN. (b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. (c) 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. (d) 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. (e) 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. (f) 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. (g) 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. (h) 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.
References: VA Handbook 5005/3 Part II Appendix G13 (Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standards) http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/directives-handbooks/direct_hand.htm.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This announcement has been extended and will close once 15 applications have been received.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: 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. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments. For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Other (VA FORM 10-2850C)
·Resume
·Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (required). Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search
Also, required: Unofficial transcripts
Please use this checklistto make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1931502.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, July 31, 2017 to receive consideration.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1931502
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. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?