Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is located at the Aurora CBOC under Hines VAMC. Duties include but not limited to the following:
Observes and identifies immediate and basic needs of patients Recognizes deviations from normal inpatients' conditions Recognizes emergency situations Assesses patients' age-specific physiological and psychosocial responses to common illnesses and treatment modalities Assesses patients' risks for common potential problems (i.e. safety, falls, skin integrity, and nutrition) Uses appropriate communication skills in obtaining information from patients. Modifies communication/patient education to accommodate hearing, visual and cognitive impairments Under direction of the RN, provides equipment, physical and emotional support(s) to augment decreased functional abilities Assesses patients for evidence of elder abuse and knows correct reporting process Assesses basic learning needs of patients Provides safe practical nursing care to assigned patients with particular attention to the maintenance of skin integrity of the aged Promotes participation of patients in their health care Implements physician and nursing orders and the interdisciplinary plan of care as appropriate Uses Policy & Procedure Manuals, clinical competencies and related instructional materials as guidelines for performing nursing care Accurately administers prescribed medications (i.e, oral, topical, drop, suppository, intramuscular, subcutaneous and narcotic) as specified by policy and to accommodate decreased cognition and dysphagia Monitors administration of intravenous solutions and discontinues intravenous administration as specified by policy Encourages, assists and provides for patient intake of prescribed fluids and nutrition and for elimination needs Provides interventions and monitors patient for comfort level and non-verbal signs of pain Work Schedule:
2 positions open, 1 Full-Time, 1 Part-time (40 hours biweekly) Monday-Friday, day shift, 7:
30am -4:
00pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
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. English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in both spoken and written English. 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). Licensure:
Must have a full, current, active and unrestricted license as a graduate licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or District of Columbia. This is required in order to hold a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Federal Government. Minimum
Experience:
5 years LPN experience GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-6:
Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN:
- 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; 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. - 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. - 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, 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 - Establishes 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 - 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. - Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G-13 Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Observes and identifies immediate and basic needs of patients Recognizes deviations from normal inpatients' conditions Recognizes emergency situations Assesses patients' age-specific physiological and psychosocial responses to common illnesses and treatment modalities Assesses patients' risks for common potential problems (i.e. safety, falls, skin integrity, and nutrition) Uses appropriate communication skills in obtaining information from patients. Modifies communication/patient education to accommodate hearing, visual and cognitive impairments Under direction of the RN, provides equipment, physical and emotional support(s) to augment decreased functional abilities Assesses patients for evidence of elder abuse and knows correct reporting process Assesses basic learning needs of patients Provides safe practical nursing care to assigned patients with particular attention to the maintenance of skin integrity of the aged Promotes participation of patients in their health care Implements physician and nursing orders and the interdisciplinary plan of care as appropriate Uses Policy & Procedure Manuals, clinical competencies and related instructional materials as guidelines for performing nursing care Accurately administers prescribed medications (i.e, oral, topical, drop, suppository, intramuscular, subcutaneous and narcotic) as specified by policy and to accommodate decreased cognition and dysphagia Monitors administration of intravenous solutions and discontinues intravenous administration as specified by policy Encourages, assists and provides for patient intake of prescribed fluids and nutrition and for elimination needs Provides interventions and monitors patient for comfort level and non-verbal signs of pain Work Schedule:
2 positions open, 1 Full-Time, 1 Part-time (40 hours biweekly) Monday-Friday, day shift, 7:
30am -4:
00pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
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. English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in both spoken and written English. 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). Licensure:
Must have a full, current, active and unrestricted license as a graduate licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or District of Columbia. This is required in order to hold a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Federal Government. Minimum
Experience:
5 years LPN experience GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-6:
Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN:
- 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; 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. - 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. - 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, 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 - Establishes 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 - 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. - Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G-13 Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
- Department:
0620 Practical Nurse - Salary Range:
$49,787 to $64,730 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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