Licensed Practical Nurse (Hyannis) Position Available In Barnstable, Massachusetts

Summary This Licensed Practical Nurse position is located within the Community Based Outpatient Clinic Service

• located in Hyannis
• MA.

This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Qualifications 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 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 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) Education Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by] the National League for Nursing (NLNAC) OR
• 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
• Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school OR
• Received an advanced degree from an accredited program or are on track to complete an advanced degree from an accredited program by the time of hire/appointment

Grade Determinations:

GS-3

Grade Level:

None above the basic requirements GS-4

Grade Level:

Experience Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN OR

• Education Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration OR
• Combination 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 GS-5 Grade level: Experience Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent In addition to the experience above
• candidates must demonstrate the following Knowledge
• Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 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 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

Grade Level:

Experience Completion of one year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent In addition to the experience above

• candidates must demonstrate the Knowledge
• Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills
• sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard

• please visit https://www.

va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ 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:

See VA Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers

• Licensed Practical Nurse:

  https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Licensed Practical Nurse

• vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf Duties include
• but are not limited to: Reports of a patient’s condition and other pertinent data
• using judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines Make recommendations for changes in the treatment plan based upon observations
• analysis of patients’ condition and response to the current plans Provides assistance with physical care of patients by observing
• identifying
• and responding to specific patient needs Prepares patients for off/on unit diagnostic procedures and administers more complex treatments under the close supervision of RN/LPN/MD or other licensed staff Contribute to the development and update of the overall treatment plan
• providing important information through assessment and observation of the patient Conducts an assessment of medication independence prior to admission to and at the time of admission and collects information on other health-related behaviors as part of the admission process and throughout the admission and helps to prepare the patient for discharge Orients newly admitted patients to program policies and routines•administers prescribed medications following standard medical center policies•monitors responses to medications Reports side effects and other symptoms to providers Provides ongoing education to patients about medications and other health-related behaviors by participating in group or individual meetings Contributes to the safety of the unit by participating in and conducting emergency drills•urine and breathalyzer screenings•contraband searches•and safety rounds Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

Full-time

• Monday-Friday
• 7:30am
• 4:00pm

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 Functional Statement #:

F05598/F05599/F05600/F05601

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Due to a critical staffing shortage

• 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans’ preference for this job announcement Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50
• (Notice of Personnel Action) The SF-50 must identify the position title
• series
• grade
• step
• tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted) In some cases
• more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position This position is covered by a special rate Narrative responses to the knowledge
• skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment Veterans’ preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.