Department of Veterans Affairs

Full-time - Monday through Friday, 0730-1600 or 0800-1630. Area of Consideration (AOC): First AOC will be given to AFGE bargaining unit employees at the Topeka or Eastern Kansas VAMC. Second AOC will be given to any additional permanent employees of EKHCS. Third AOC will be given to the public (U.S. citizens and U.S. Nationals).. Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare and administer commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intra-muscular, and/or intravenous medications and other routes as permitted by Robert J. Dole VAMC policy and procedure.. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.. 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.

licensed practical nurse

Summary
EKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.
This LPN position may need to float to other locations to cover primary care clinics in Topeka Women's Health Clinic.
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Overview
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04/16/2024 to 04/29/2024
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$60,311 - $78,406 per year
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GS 6
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Location
<h3>1 vacancy in the following location</h3>
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Junction City, KS 1 vacancy
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Remote job
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No
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<li>Telework eligible</li>
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No
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<li>Travel Required</li>
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25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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<li>Relocation expenses reimbursed</li>
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No
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Permanent -
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Full-time - Monday through Friday, 0730-1600 or 0800-1630
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Excepted
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6
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0620 Practical Nurse
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No
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Other
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Yes
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<li>Position sensitivity and risk</li>
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Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
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CBSS-12372544-24-JA
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786858400
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This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
Area of Consideration (AOC): First AOC will be given to AFGE bargaining unit employees at the Topeka or Eastern Kansas VAMC. Second AOC will be given to any additional permanent employees of EKHCS. Third AOC will be given to the public (U.S. citizens and U.S. Nationals).
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Duties
<h3>Duties include but not limited to</h3>
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<li>Providing a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.</li>
<li>Observing, identifying and responding to the patients' needs for nursing, medication, and equipment assisted care and recognizes deviations from normal.</li>
<li>Serving as a responsible member of the health care team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care.</li>
<li>Use of practical knowledge of human behavior, motivations and reactions to situations in working effectively with patients, family and other staff members.</li>
<li>Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare and administer commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intra-muscular, and/or intravenous medications and other routes as permitted by Robert J. Dole VAMC policy and procedure.</li>
<li>Recognizing the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the Registered Nurse or the care provider and assist in the resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.</li>
<li>Recognizing and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.</li>
<li>Interacting with patients in groups in accordance with the patient's treatment plan.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
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<h3>Preferred Experience</h3>
Outpatient clinic/primary care experience, triage, and phlebotomy experience.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 0730-1600 or 0800-1630
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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<li>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.</li>
<li>All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.</li>
<li>Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.</li>
<li>Must be proficient in written and spoken English.</li>
<li>You may be required to serve a probationary period.</li>
<li>Subject to background/security investigation.</li>
<li>Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.</li>
<li>Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).</li>
<li>Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.</li>
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Qualifications
<h3>Basic Requirements</h3>
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<li>United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.</li>
<li>Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).</li>
<li>Must be a graduate of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the National League for Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant. No education exceptions will be applied.</li>
<li>Must have a full, current, active and unrestricted license as a graduate licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or</li>
<li>Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or District of Columbia</li>
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Grade Determinations: GS-06: Completion of at least one-year of qualifying experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-05 LPN/LVN. AND
You must demonstrate the below knowledge, skills, and abilities. (If these are not displayed in your resume, then it is recommended you update your resume to meet the KSAs at this grade level.)
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<li>Be technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Prepare and administer 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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Establish 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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.</li>
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References: VA Handbook 5005 Appendix G13
The full performance level of this vacancy is: GS-6.
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear and distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required: mechanical lifts are provided. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolations situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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