Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: East Orange
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. Noncitizens may be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
Education. Must be a graduate of practical 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.
Health care education in the military service or training in the
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 will be accepted as meeting the education
requirements for VHA employment. English Language Proficiency. Must
be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38
U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Licensure. Full, current, active and
unrestricted licensure as a graduate licensed practical nurse in a
State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United
States or District of Columbia. Physical Standards. All applicants
must meet physical requirements for this position. See VA Directive
and Handbook 5019. 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); however, completed work may require
routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the
complexity of the duties involved. GS-4 Six months of qualifying
experience as an LPN, 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 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 [involved in the delivery of] patient care,
[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 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. 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. Recognizes and
appropriately responds 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. However,
completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject
to closer higher-level review. 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. 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 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.
References: VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13 Licensed
Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard. 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 GS-6.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, East Orange , Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , East Orange, New Jersey
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