Licensed Practical Nurse Position Available In Pulaski, Arkansas

Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as a member of the nursing and treatment teams. The LPN provides basic age-specific nursing care for adult and geriatric inpatients in Community Living Center

• with physical
• mental
• behavioral
• or psychosocial needs
• according to assignment and training. Performance of duties requires specialized knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill medical
• psychiatric
• and/or geriatric patients in Community Living Center
• inpatient and outpatient areas.

Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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 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 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 An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had
• any license(s) revoked
• suspended
• denied
• restricted
• limited
• or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3
• section B
• paragraph 16 of this part 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)

Grade Determinations:

In addition to the basic requirements stated above

• the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade The candidate’s qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade GS-3. None beyond the basic requirements LPNs 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 GS-4.

Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the following criteria in addition to the basic requirements: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) 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 LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level however
• they are expected to exercise greater judgment
• require less supervision
• and to operate in accordance with all established policies
• procedure
• and techniques 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 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 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 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 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 Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent•fully meeting all performance requirements for the

GS-5 LPN/LVN

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 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 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 NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex
• specialized tests/procedures Ability to observe
• identify and respond to the patient’s needs for care
• including medication
• equipment-assisted care and patient/family education In care
• the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional
• socio-economic
• and age-related factors

Preferred Experience:

1 year of Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) Nursing Experience/Clinical Practice 1 year of Mental Health LPN Nursing Experience Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Knowledge of computer systems and standard software programs Skills in managing complex systems

• with advanced organizational skills

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard

• please visit https://www.

va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS6 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS3 to GS6. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the coordination and clinical care of Veterans admitted to the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) LPN’s are responsible for providing a wide range of patient care

• treatments and charting activities throughout RRTP Possessing knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated efforts and self-direction in carrying out complex assignments The LPN performs duties in such a way as to encourage Veteran efforts towards goals for recovery and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment while promoting a sense of worth and dignity for the patient Quality of Care is measured by Evidence-Based Clinical Reminders•and local Performance Measures The LPN observes Veterans and prioritizes urgency of needs based on condition and information obtained from the patient The LPN independently initiates emergency action in life threatening situations such as cardiac and/or respiratory arrest•disruptive behaviors•etc and alerts others Duties will include but are not limited to: Assists with admission of new Veterans to the unit (i.

e assist with new patient orientation

• vital signs
• height/weight
• belongings inventory
• breathalyzer
• Urine Drug Screens (UDS)
• etc Responsible for providing direct care and care coordination for Veterans
• especially those receiving medication assisted treatments Responsible for observing
• monitoring
• reporting Vital Signs
• Accu-Checks
• symptoms especially declines in physical
• mental and emotional status to a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Provides Veteran care within scope of practice by administering medications
• treatments and procedures attending to Veterans’ concerns and documenting each medication and/or care provided Assists the RRTP Interdisciplinary Treatment Teams in monitoring Veterans’ adherence to treatment
• symptoms/clinical status
• medication side effects
• treatment preferences
• and barriers to treatment

Work Schedule:

Various Shifts (7:30a.m to 4:00p.m. 3:30p.m to 12:00 Midnight & 11:30p.m to 8:00a.m.) with rotating holidays and shifts based on the needs of the service Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized

Pay:

Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay

• a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay
• higher or unique qualifications
• or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)

Paid Time Off:

37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave

• 13 days of sick leave
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual
• based on prior [work experience] or military service experience

Parental Leave:

After 12 months of employment

• up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth
• adoption
• or foster care placement of a child

Child Care Subsidy:

After 60 days of employment

• full time employees with a total family income below $144
• 000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.

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Retirement:

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by

VA Insurance:

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework:

Not available

Virtual:

This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 00641F/00642F/00643F/00644F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.