Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care

SummaryThis position is located at the Richard L. Roudebush - IN VA Clinic within the Primary Care PACT Service. The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of an RN and reports to the primary care manager. The LPN is responsible for observing - recording and reporting changes in the patient's condition - as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life.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 PolicyEducation - 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) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) - at the time the program was completedOR Health care education obtained in the military service or training in the military service which was accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which you are licensedOR 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 occupationGrade 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-03 None beyond the basic requirementsLPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. - medication administration)however - completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involvedGS-04 (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVNor (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 proceduresor (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months durationGS-05 Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalentKnowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problemsAbility to serve as a responsible member of a nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and/or other support personnel involved in the delivery of patient careKnowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous medicationsThis includes observing and documenting patient responses to medication and reporting noted changes in the patient's conditionKnowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardia and/or pulmonary arrestRecognize and appropriately respond to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficienciesGS-06 Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalentProficiency 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 - using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments - and accurately recognizing - reporting - and recording relevant patient informationAbility to observe - identify - and response to a patient's needs for care including 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/proceduresObserves for - documents - and reports physical and/or emotional changes in the patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatmentsKnowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiating appropriate emergency interventions as directedKnowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations and the ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members and other staffKnowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which includes preparing the patient and 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 Preferred Experience: Primary Care Experience May 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)Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS6The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS3 to GS6Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterityThis 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 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 - able to shift priorities based on patient needs.DutiesTotal Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Scope of Duties: The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of an RN and reports to the primary care managerThe LPN is responsible for observing - recording - and reporting changes in the patient's condition - as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for lifeThe LPN is a member of the larger TeamThe LPN at the GS-6 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-5 grade levelThe LPN will have the Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditionsto use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatmentsand to accurately recognize - report and record relevant patient informationCompleted work should need only a general review by a RN or MD/DO for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/proceduresThe LPN will work under the general supervision of a RN or MD/DOThe LPN demonstrates active collaboration and communication with Teamlet (Patient - Primary Care Provider - RN Care Manager and Clinical Support Technician) and Larger Team (family/caregiver - internal and community-based services and disciplines involved in providing care to the patient)Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 16:00 Compressed/Flexible: Available at supervisor discretionRecruitment 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)Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experienceParental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a childChild Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Bargaining Unit: Yes Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 91561-0 - 91562-0 - 91560-0 - 91690-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized