Practical Nurse

The primary purpose of the Practical Nurse (PN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. The LPN also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The assignment involves administering advanced and skilled complex patient care, utilizing specialized equipment. LPNs administer care and apply nursing intervention techniques to patients with a wide range of disease entities. The incumbent must be able to promptly and accurately detect, identify, and report significant changes and/or responses to treatments or unusual circumstances using the facility recommended communication tool to improve patient safety and the transfer of critical information. Contacts are with patients, families, and all members of all health care disciplines in the Primary Care Area. The purpose of the contacts is to provide quality and continuity of nursing care. You would be involved in long periods of physical activity in the Primary Area including standing, bending, lifting, stooping and, stretching. Nursing care duties are performed in the Primary Care Area. LPNs are expected to practice safe work habits. The incumbent is exposed to stressful situations on a daily basis due to unpredictable conditions and occasionally unpredictable resident behavior within the Primary Area. LPNs will be exposed to infectious diseases and handling of contaminated and hazardous waste materials (soiled dressing, contaminated needles, syringes, suctioning and testing equipment, etc.) and use of isolation techniques. Work Schedule: 8am - 430pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Functional Statement #: 99264F and 99265F QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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. 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). Grade Determinations: 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. 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. 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

Salaire : $50,981 – $73,877/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?