Licensed Practical Nurse (Med-Surg)
Location: Leavenworth Kansas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Licensed Practical Nurse (Med-Surg) right now, this position will be placed in Kansas. For detail informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 868169 (Include # on all documents)
Tour of Duty: Evenings
To fulfill President Li! ncoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" -
by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
Area of Consideration (A! OC): First AOC will be given to AFGE permanent employees, ! Leavenworth, KS (including CMOP, National Cemetery Administration and Veterans Canteen Service employees serving on a permanent appointment for 90 days or more). Second AOC will be given to any additional permanent employees of EKHCS. If position is filled by reassignment, Individual selected will retain the grade and step of position currently held. Third AOC will be given to all other US Citizens.
Salary/Grade Level Determination: Your salary and grade will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB). The PSB is a peer review Process. The PSB will review your individual qualifications, education, professional training/internship(s) and professional experience to determine the most appropriate salary and grade based on your individual accomplishments.
This announcement may be used to fill identical positions vacated within 90 days of any selections made from the original announcement.
Bargaining Unit employees have an additiona! l 7 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement to fax in their responses to the questionnaire . Only the questionnaire may be submitted after the closing date of the announcement. Please follow the faxing instructions under the HOW TO APPLY section of the vacancy announcement, if this pertains.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification or Registration required DUTIES:
The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and is responsible for the nursing care provided to the patients assigned to him/her. The Licensed Practical Nurse will prepare and dispense medications, give complete personal and hygienic care and provide assistance ! with activities of daily living to include moving, lifting, and positio! ning. The Licensed Practical Nurse will also provide assistance with food and fluid intake, recording of I&O's; vital signs, medications, treatments, and patient care. Excellent customer service and communication skills are required. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).
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. This requirement is waived for candidates with health care education or training in 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.
Licensure: Full, active, and current licensure as a gradu! ate licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or District of Columbia. An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provision in chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16 of this part in VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G13.
Physical Standards: Must pass a pre-employment physical.
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).
Your starting grade (salary) will be recommended by a professional standards board based on your professional experience. In addition to the basic requirements, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demon! strate the level of competence required for the grade.
GS-3. N! one beyond the basic requirements. [LPNs 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 involved.]
GS-4. LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedure, and techniques. They may may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the following criteria:
Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or 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 duration.
GS-5. Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures. However, completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review. In addition the following criteria must be met:
Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
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.
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.
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.
GS-6. Requires at least 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent and fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN. In addition the following criteria must be met:
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.
Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education.
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.
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.
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.
Establish constructive relationships with in! dividual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills.
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.
Actively seek out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G-13, LICENSED PRACTICAL OR VOCATIONAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 2003, availa! ble in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical
Requirements: The
physical requirements for this position in accordance with HRML No. 05-12-02 , Employment of People with Disabilities,
Including Under Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u). Heavy Lifting (50 pounds and over); Heavy Carrying
(50 pounds and over); Straight pulling and/or Pushing (up to 6-8 hours);
Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both Hands required; Walking (up to 6-8
hours); Standing (up to 4 hours); Sitting (up to 1 hour); Kneeling; Repeated
bending (up to 1 hour); Both legs required. Near vision correctable at 13"
to 16"; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20; Hearing (aid permitted);
Ability to hear whispered voice. Emotional stability. Ability for rapid mental
and muscular coordination simultaneously.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educati! on in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly ! positions with a positive education requirement). Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** 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. ***
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Vetera! ns who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life ! insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in t! he Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/index.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Travel & Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
If you interested on this position just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position starts available on: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:52:10 GMT
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