Licensed Practical Nurse - Wound Care

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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 :

Must be a US Citizen.

English Language Proficiency :

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/or accredited by the National League for Nursing [Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)] at the time the program was completed.

Licensure :

Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or District of Columbia May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations :

In addition to the basic qualification requirements, the following qualification criteria must be met for the

LPN GS-7

grade level. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for this grade level. The GS-7 grade level is for select, complex LPN/LVN positions as established by each health care facility. To be advanced, employees must meet all of the following standards, provided the standard is part of their assignment: Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-6 grade level or equivalent, fully meeting all the performance requirements for the

GS-6 LPN/LVN.

Knowledge and skills necessary to carry out more specialized patient care duties, including assignments in selected, more complex inpatient and/or outpatient care settings. Ability to assist RN and/or MD/D to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery Ability to proactively assist the RN or MD/DO in addressing patient's needs for medication/treatments, accurately administering prescribe medications/treatments according to established policies/procedures Knowledge and skill to promptly recognize potential urgent or emergent patient care situations Assists individuals or groups of patients and their families to take an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles for more positive patient outcomes Exhibits skill, creativity and initiative in contributing to the improvement of overall care delivery and patient and/or family satisfaction levels Possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices Supports the RN or MD/DO in monitoring the practice of unlicensed nursing or non-medical staff in patient care delivery Work of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills and providing leadership in assisting other staff

Preferred Experience:

Two (2) or more years of LPN experience

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-07.

Physical Requirements:

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.