LPN (LAB) Primary Care
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary The Marion, Illinois VA Health Care System is seeking a
full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for the Laboratory (Lab) to join
the Primary Care Services within Nursing Services at the Owensboro
Community Based Outpatient Clinic located in Owensboro, KY.
Responsibilities The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the
Primary Care Nurse Manager. The incumbent is responsible for
initiating and carrying out a variety of laboratory
responsibilities to include being proficient in venipuncture,
immunization and administrative duties with minimal supervision or
oversight. The incumbent may be required to cover the Patient
Aligned Care Team (PACT) LPN, serves as Telehealth Technician or
complete other duties as needed and within their scope of practice.
The incumbent demonstrates active collaboration and communication
between lab personnel, the PACT team, which includes the Patient,
Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager and Clinical Support
Technician and the larger team consisting of family/caregiver,
internal and community-based services and disciplines involved in
providing care to the patient. Under limited supervision, the
incumbent demonstrates the knowledge and ability to provide a full
range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of
physical and/or behavioral problems. The incumbent serves as a
responsible member of the facility and interacts with patients,
family members and the professional and supportive personnel who
provide patient care. PLEASE NOTE: These positions require Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification. If selected, Applicants will
provide proof of current certifications prior to employment. Only
BLS certification which included Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) obtained from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or
the Military Treatment Training Network (MTN) will be accepted.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. ,
excluding Federal holidays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This
is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change
of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not
required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected
for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to
urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with
VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You
may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to
background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass
pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal
influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department
of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a
requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care
Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications 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. 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. Additional information may
also be obtained from the NLNAC Website. 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. An LPN
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 provisions in chapter 3,
section B, paragraph 16 of this part. 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). 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). Preferred Experience: Two (2) years as a LPN in a
Primary Care, Long Term Care, Home Health or Acute Care setting.
Grade Determinations: In addition to the Basic Requirements, the
following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The
candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of
competence required for the grade. GS-3: None 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). GS-4: Employees may be appointed at or advanced to
GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria in (a) thru (c) below:(a) Six
months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or(b) 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(c) Graduation from an approved school
of at least 24 months duration.(d) 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. GS-5:(a) Completion of at
least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or
equivalent.(b) 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. Provides effective education to patients and/or family
members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and
/or prescribed treatment regimes.(c) 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 [involved in the delivery of patient
care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service
standards into practice.(d) 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. Observation and
documentation will include patient's response to medication
administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's
condition to RN or MD/DO.(e) 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.(f)
Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or
loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies,
promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective
action.(g) 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. However,
completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject
to closer higher-level review. GS-6:(a) Completion of at least one
(1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or
equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5
LPN/LVN.(b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing and
completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient
populations.(c) 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.(d) 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.(e)
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.(f) 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. References: VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13,
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standards,
dated April 2003. This can be found in the local Human Resources
Office. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The
actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy
is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06. Physical Requirements: Position
requires light to heavy lifting and carrying (15 pounds - 45 pounds
and over), pushing (2 hours), reaching above shoulder, walking (5
hours), standing (3 hours), repeated bending (2 hours), use of
fingers and both hands required. Ability for rapid mental and
muscular coordination simultaneously. Far vision correctable in one
eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other Near vision correctable at
13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Depth perception, and the ability to
distinguish basic colors and shade of colors. Hearing (aid
permitted). Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted
with your application if you are basing all or part of your
qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited
colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to
qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual
(Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4,
6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years
they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer
newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related
non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which
they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved
prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job
opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to
apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38,
and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment
authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care
personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e.,
medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote
workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you
will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit
documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The
agency will provide additional information regarding what
information or documentation will be needed and how you can request
a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the
reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online
or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view
the following link for information regarding an Alternate
Application.
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