Practical Nurse- Med / Surg
Company: Nurse.com
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned patients
in acute care however, the incumbent may receive other assignments
based on the needs of the service. 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: This position requires visual acuity,
keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This
position requires potentially long periods of continued walking,
standing, stooping, sitting, kneeling, bending, pulling, and
pushing. Use of fingers, both hands, and near and far vision is
required. ["Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned
patients in acute care however, the incumbent may receive other
assignments based on the needs of the service. The Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) demonstrates unit/department specific
competencies, and competency in caring for adult and geriatric
patients. Patients receiving care in the ambulatory care, acute
care, long term care, and psychiatric settings are being treated
for any number of medical and psychological conditions. Given the
nature of their disease process patients may express intent to harm
either themselves or others (suicidal or homicidal ideations) or
exhibit behaviors that place the patient at risk for harm or
elopement. Some examples of these behaviors include but are not
limited to confusion, delirium, and interference with medical
devices (e.g. intravenous lines or indwelling urinary catheters).
In order to maintain the patient's safety, patients may be assigned
a 1:1 sitter. The LPN provides care to the patient under the
direction of the RN assigned to care for the patient. Work
Schedule: Evening/night Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is
not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not
Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
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