Summary

The Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System - Nursing Specialty and Surgical Clinics is recruiting for one (1) Licensed Practical Nurse.

Qualifications

**Complete all application requirements detailed in the "required documents" section of this announcement.** Applicants 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 Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Education: To qualify you must meet one of the below education requirements: 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 completed
• OR 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 licensed
• OR Current GS-0620 LPN/LVN employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160 - enacted November 21 - 1983 - or who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576 - enacted October 28 - 1986
• * OR Granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school
• OR Pending graduation from an approved - accredited school of practical or vocational nursing
• 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
• Grade Determinations: To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements AND one of the following for grade specific required applicable to the grade you are considering.GS 4 LPN / LVN At least 6 months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
• At this level LPN/LVNs are expected to exercise greater judgment - require less supervision - and to operate in accordance with all established policies - procedure - and techniques
• OR Graduate of an approved school AND 1 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 Graduate from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
• GS- 5 LPN / LVN 1 year of qualifying experience equivalent to the GS-4 level under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO
• AND In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 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
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability 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 care and incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous medications
• This includes observing and documenting patient responses to medication and reporting noted changes in the patient's condition to RN or MD/DO
• 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
• Recognize and appropriately respond to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
• Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO
• Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures
• GS-6 LPN / LVN: Experience: 1 year of qualifying experience equivalent to the GS-5 level that has provided you with the following? ANDIndividuals at this grade level are expected to meet all performance requirements for the previous GS level
• In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs Technically proficient in initiating - performing - and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Knowledge 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 information
• Ability to observe - identify - and respond to a patient's needs for care including medication - equipment-assisted care - and patient/family education
• 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
• Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seeking assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO - and initiating appropriate emergency interventions as directed
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations
• Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - 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 customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customers
• Knowledge 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
• 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
• Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
• Preferred Experience: Urology Experience is preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• 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 6.

Duties

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties Include but are not limited: Provides technically proficient patient-centered care by confirming the reason for visit - conducting pre-visit outreach - reinforcing instructions - and ensuring Veterans bring needed logs - equipment - and health information
• Performs pre-visit planning by reviewing records - obtaining missing documentation - updating changes in conditions or treatments - and preparing clinical data to support an efficient - high-quality appointment with general review by a supervisor - RN - or provider
• Manages efficient clinic flow by rooming patients - collecting vital data - completing assigned clinical reminders - assisting providers with procedures - administering medications and immunizations - and maintaining clean - stocked exam rooms
• Uses judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments
• supports clinical decision-making by reviewing medications and allergies - identifying urgent needs - initiating nursing protocols or clinical pathways as locally approved - and communicating key findings to the RN or provider
• Actively seeks opportunities to enhance team functioning through health coaching - patient education - secure message management - consult tracking - participation in PACT meetings - and follow-up with no-show patients to ensure safety and continuity of care
• Actively supports and seeks opportunities to enhance team operations by participating in pre-planning - daily huddles - and team meetings - and by assisting with patient care activities such as immunizations - injections - procedures - prevention efforts - and serving as a chaperone when appropriate
• Collaborates with the PACT to achieve access - continuity - quality - and patient-experience goals - contributing to panel management through schedule review - identifying appropriate visit modalities - and completing or routing secure messages with only general review
• Ensures an organized and efficient clinical environment by keeping exam rooms clean and stocked - managing supplies and equipment - and performing required quality control checks
• Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties using judgement to perform patient care planning and promotes Whole Health principles by providing input - supporting shared decision-making - and assisting the team in delivering patient-centered - collaborative care
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 07:30am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When 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 experience
• Parental 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 child
• Child 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 $416.66
• Retirement: 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 635-99264 - 635-99265 -365-99266 -635-99267 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized