Practical Nurse-All Specialties
Company: US Veterans Health Administration
Location: East Orange
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
DutiesLPN duties include, but are not limited to:
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredRequirementsConditions of
Employment
Grade Determinations:
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. Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they
meet any of the criteria below:(a) Six months of qualifying
experience as an LPN or LVN; or b) Graduation from an approved
school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section
C) 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. 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. (g) 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. (h) 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. (i) 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. (j) 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. This can be
found in the local Human Resources Office.
Preferred Experience: BLS certified.
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6.
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
informationReceiving 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.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are
required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the
employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework,
remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
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 exception 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.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can
be found at:
https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.
(Required if selected)
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
Federal employees), etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting
institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order
for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide
only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by
accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as
stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible
rating or may affect the overall rating.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing
date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.Agency contact informationPeter
GhidellaPhone908-647-0180
X215045EmailPeter.Ghidella@va.govAddressVA New Jersey Health Care
System
385 Tremont Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018
USNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will
receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive
application packages (including all required documents) and the
vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the
review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and
applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred
applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly
by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants
receive a final notification once a selection decision has been
made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can
be found at:
https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.
(Required if selected)
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
Federal employees), etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting
institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order
for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide
only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by
accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as
stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible
rating or may affect the overall rating.
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