Intermittent Licensed Vocational Nurse

SummaryThe Intermittent Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient-centered - team-based nursing care to Veterans at the Santa Rosa South VA Outpatient Clinic. The LVN delivers high-quality - coordinated care focused on prevention - chronic disease management - health promotion - and continuity of care. The LVN serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary PACT team - supporting timely access to care - effective communication - and population health management.QualificationsApplicants 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 RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish Language ProficiencyIn accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken EnglishEducation - 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 applicantExceptions include health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/ LVNLicensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of ColumbiaMay 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 requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each gradeThe candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the gradeGS 3: None beyond the basic requirementsGS 4: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN/LVN OR 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 Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months in durationAND LVN/LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade levelGS 5: Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalentAND Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problemsDemonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with patients - family members - professional and supportive personnel patient careKnowledge 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 proceduresKnowledge 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 arrestRecognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective actionCompleted work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DOGS 6: Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalentAND Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populationsKnowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions and to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatmentsAbility to observe - identify and respond to the patient's needs for medication - equipment-assisted care and patient/family educationPrepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/proceduresKnowledge 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 directedKnowledge 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 staffEstablishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and to promote positive relationships - communication and socialization skillsKnowledge 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 procedureActively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practicePreferred Experience: Primary Care experienceSalary for this position ranges dependent upon applicant qualifications GS-03: $58 -187-$75 -650 annually GS-04: $65 -316-$84 -916 annually GS-05: $73 -078-$95 -002 annually GS-06: $79 -522-$103 -377 annually Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is 6The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 3 to 6Physical Requirements: The population of male and female patients served ranges from the adult - age 18 - to the elderly adult - age 65 and overThe San Francisco VA Health Care System is a health care facility - providing acute medical - surgical - behavioral health - physical medicine and rehabilitation - geriatric - and primary care services predominately to veterans - but in special cases - includes active duty military and civilian populationsThis position requires visual acuity (Correctable to 20/40) - hearing clear distinctive speech (correctable to 20db) - and manual dexterity to perform prescribed procedures/computer usageThis position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushingTransferring patients and objects may be requiredThe incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to wear protective clothing in isolation situations or during patient operative/invasive proceduresThe incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disordersThe incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - and is able to shift priorities based on patient needs.DutiesVA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Duties and responsibilities of the LVN/LPN include: Perform vital signs - pain screening - health factors - and clinical remindersConduct patient intake - rooming - and visit preparationAdminister medications and immunizations per VA policy and scope of practicePerform wound care - injections - EKGs - point-of-care testing - and specimen collectionMonitor and document chronic disease indicators (e.g. - diabetes - hypertension)Recognize and report changes in patient condition to RN/providerAssist with telehealth visits and remote monitoring when assignedSupport care coordination by assisting with referrals - follow-ups - and consult trackingParticipate in PACT huddles - team planning - and daily workflow managementAssist with population health management activities and panel managementSupport continuity of care across primary care - specialty - and community careProvide patient education on medications - treatments - and self-careReinforce provider instructions and health promotion initiativesSupport Veterans in navigating the clinic and VA healthcare systemAccurately document care in CPRS/Cerner Millennium per VA standardsComplete clinical reminders - templates - and screeningsManage secure messages - phone triage tasks - and appointment coordinationMaintain exam rooms - equipment - and suppliesFollow VA policies - infection control - and safety proceduresSupport performance improvement and quality initiativesParticipate in mandatory trainings and competenciesPromote a culture of Veteran-centered care - respect - and teamworkWork Schedule: Intermittentvaried schedule Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increasesWhen setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 09899F - 09900F - 09901F - 09902F