Licensed Practical Nurse PACT (NE CBOC)
Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
providing patient care; administering medications and treatments; reporting patient changes/responses; communicates regularly with all medical staff in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery in PACT. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; Typical shifts are 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM or 7:
30 AM - 4:
00 PM (shift hours may be altered depending on managerial decisions). Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses (Permanent Change of Station) are NOT authorized. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Recruitment/Relocation incentive is NOT authorized. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/14/2019. Preferred
Experience:
PACT/Primary Care experience Ability to respond to the patient, significant other, visitor, and/or staff needs in a courteous professional manner. Demonstrated ability to perform duties in accordance with Joint Commission Standards and Nursing Standards of Care. 2 years clinical LPN experience with evidence of good clinical skills. Ability to easily establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships and communication with physicians, staff, patients, and their significant others. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge and skills are required. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, one of the following criteria must be met and documented on your resume. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade. To qualify at the grade GS-6 level:
(a) 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. (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 RN or physician 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. (i) 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 Nursing Assistants/Health Techs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures. (j) 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 LPN/LVN Qualification Standard, Veterans Health Administration. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
providing patient care; administering medications and treatments; reporting patient changes/responses; communicates regularly with all medical staff in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery in PACT. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; Typical shifts are 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM or 7:
30 AM - 4:
00 PM (shift hours may be altered depending on managerial decisions). Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses (Permanent Change of Station) are NOT authorized. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Recruitment/Relocation incentive is NOT authorized. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/14/2019. Preferred
Experience:
PACT/Primary Care experience Ability to respond to the patient, significant other, visitor, and/or staff needs in a courteous professional manner. Demonstrated ability to perform duties in accordance with Joint Commission Standards and Nursing Standards of Care. 2 years clinical LPN experience with evidence of good clinical skills. Ability to easily establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships and communication with physicians, staff, patients, and their significant others. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer knowledge and skills are required. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, one of the following criteria must be met and documented on your resume. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade. To qualify at the grade GS-6 level:
(a) 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. (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 RN or physician 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. (i) 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 Nursing Assistants/Health Techs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures. (j) 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 LPN/LVN Qualification Standard, Veterans Health Administration. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.
- Department:
0620 Practical Nurse - Salary Range:
$48,093 to $62,526 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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