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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in an inpatient setting and is a member of the health care team. The incumbent will possess knowledge and skill to carry out a full range of practical nursing care assignments as a team member or associate nurse. The LPN in the inpatient setting possesses knowledge of developmental and age specific needs of various client populations. The LPN maintains good interpersonal relations in the work area and with supportive personnel.
07/13/2022 to 08/02/2022
$40,341 - $71,170 per year
GS 3 - 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
6
No
Yes
CBTD-11565624-22-DL-BU
664948400
Some duties include but are not limited to:
A. Patient Care:
a) Accurately administers and records medications and treatments. This role includes review of
need, contra indications, allergies and identifying and recording reactions/interactions.
Recognizes the pharmacological implications of medication administration for various age
groups.
b) Demonstrates knowledge of the nursing process in administering patient care by;
c) Collection of data and observing to determine patient's needs.
d) Planning patient care based on needs.
e) Carrying out a developed plan of care.
f) Evaluate and adjust plan of care to meet patient's needs.
g) Recognizes and quickly determines emergency situations and makes appropriate and timely
interventions.
h) Performs procedures accurately, completely, and safely according to VACT nursing policies.
i) Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the development, implementation and
evaluation of the patient's treatment and plan.
j) Promotes and encourages all patients to participate in the therapeutic plan, giving emotional
support.
k) Carry out the nursing process through utilization of the above principles.
l) Provides assistance for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which include preparing the patient,
assisting with the procedure and monitoring the patient's condition.
m) LPN assigned to acute care setting will perform duties which may include but are not limited to
n) Performs diagnostic test such as 12 lead EKGs. Accurately assesses, reports and records vital
signs, i e temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weights, major pulse point, peripheral
circulatory checks, and neurological checks.
o) Performs glucometer testing,
p) Performs urine collection
q) Identify and report abnormal results to RN/ Provider
r) Other tasks as assigned as part of acute care.
s) Completes all required TMS training in a timely manner,
t) Functions as a chaperone and assists with women's health procedures as assigned.
u) Performs nasal swabs and screening related to COVID 19 testing.
v) Performs phlebotomy draws in accordance with local policy and procedure.
B. Observation, Reporting and Documentation
a) Charts according to VACT guidelines and documents needs observations and nursing care
administered with patient's response.
b) Consistently and timely documents care provided in the electronic medical record.
c) Reports pertinent information to appropriate personnel during the day
d) Consistently reports and records information clearly; uses proper medical terminology.
e) Maintains confidentiality of patient information with no instances of counseling required.
C. Interpersonal Relationships and Organization Support
a) Demonstrates initiative in carrying out assignments promptly and directing nonprofessional staff.
b) Demonstrates flexibility by willingly and promptly accepting changes in the work assignment or
location.
c) Shows ability in conducting positive and purposeful communications with patients, families and
health team members.
d) Promotes working relationships based upon communication
D. Communication
a) Obtains report on assigned patient from RN and previous NA. Reports on at the beginning of the
shift, breaks and off at the end of shift to the RN and covering NA.
b) Communicates with patients, families, and co-workers professionally. Consistently models
professional conduct in routine and stressful situations.
c) Completes assigned training requirements and adheres to VACT policies related to standards of
appearance and time and leave.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: To be assigned at the time of selection
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.
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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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 full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/02/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11565624.
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