Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse (Telehealth)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: San Bruno
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Basic Requirements: U.S. citizenship: Non-citizens may be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA Policy. Education or Training: Graduate of a
school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the
appropriate State Agency and/or accredited by the Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); OR Received health care
education/training in the military service which is accepted by the
licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is
licensed as qualified for full LPN/LVN licensure 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.
Physical Standards: Must pass a pre-employment examination, if
selected. 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), Preferred Experience: 3+ years LVN experience
proficient in Microsoft applications and EMR Telehealth experience
a plus. GRADE DETERMINATIONS: In addition to the basic requirements
for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining
the grade of candidates: GS-3
Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-4
Experience: Six (6) months of qualifying experience as an LPN or
LVN. OR Education and Experience. Graduation from an approved
school 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 Education: Graduation from an approved school of
at least 24 months duration. GS-5
Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible assignments
and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level which demonstrates
knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the
specific assignment and fully meets all of the performance
requirements for the GS-4 LPN/LVN. In addition to meeting the basic
requirements and grade determinations, applicant must demonstrate
the following: 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. 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. 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. GS-6 Experience: One (1) year of
progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to
the GS-5 level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities
that are directly related to the specific assignment and fully
meets all of the performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN. In
addition to meeting the basic requirements and grade
determinations, applicant must demonstrate the following:
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. 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.
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. References: VA
Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13 Licensed Practical or
Vocational Nurse Qualifications Standard, dated April 10, 2003,
http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf
NOTE: TRANSCRIPT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED IF EDUCATION IS BEING USED TO
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