Licensed Practical Nurse- Community Living Center- Long-term Care
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all
requirements by the closing date of this announcement, . 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. 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).
Grade Determinations: GS-3. None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-4. Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they
meet any of the criteria in paragraphs (a) through (c) below:(a)
Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or(b)
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(c) Graduation
from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. GS-5.
(a)Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the
GS-4 level or equivalent.(b) 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.(c)
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.(d) 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.(e) 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.(f)
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. (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 registered nurse (RN) or physician
(MD/DO) 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 NAs/HTs
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.
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. References: VA Handbook 5005, Appendix
G-13. Physical Requirements: All applicants must meet physical
requirements for this position. See VA Directive and Handbook
5019.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Syracuse , Licensed Practical Nurse- Community Living Center- Long-term Care, Healthcare , Syracuse, New York
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