Licensed Vocational Nurse (Domiciliary)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Temple
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
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 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. Verification can be obtained from the
State approving agency [or] the National League for Nursing
[Accrediting Commission]. Exceptions include: 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 LVN licensure will be
accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment.
VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C.
7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November
21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38
U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October
28, 1986; and for their future personnel actions under this
authority. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that
does not require graduation from an approved school. See paragraph
4, section C. Licensure: Full, active, current and unrestricted
licensure as a licensed vocational nurse in a State, Territory or
Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District
of Columbia. English Language Proficiency: Licensed vocational
nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be
proficient in both spoken and written English. Preferred
Experience: At least 2 year of nursing experience Mental health
experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting Experience using
electronic health/medical record systems Grade Determinations:
GS-06: Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying
experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent, fully meeting all
performance requirements for the GS-05 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-06. The
actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy
is GS-06. References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G13
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Temple , Licensed Vocational Nurse (Domiciliary), Healthcare , Temple, Texas
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