Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care

Summary

The VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System, Nursing Ambulatory Care, is currently recruiting for one (1) Licensed Practical Nurse in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Note: When applying, please be sure to update your resume to include the following next to each job position: Job title and Duties, Month & year, start/end dated (e.g. June 2020 to April 2021), Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week), and Series and Grade, if applicable.

Duties

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) 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/LVN) 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. INFORMATION SECURITY: The employee protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the privacy act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. He/she protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. He/she follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as described in the computer use agreement the employee has signed. CUSTOMER SERVICE: The incumbent practices good customer service in all work activities. Must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds. Makes caring for the veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. The incumbent is willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments. Major Responsibilities and Duties. Functions of Assigned Duties: (must be unit specific to the area assigned) Nursing Practice/Technical Competence 1. Administers medications accurately and promptly under the general supervision of a registered nurse. 2. Demonstrates understanding of the effects and/or reactions caused by medications, treatments, and procedures. Records and reports these observations. 3. Performs personal care, diagnostic support, duties, and treatments according to procedures under the direction of the professional nurse in a timely manner. 4. Completes assignments in a timely manner with constructive utilization of remaining time. Observation, Reporting and Documentation 1. Identifies changes in patient's condition, both physical and emotional 2. Participates in Primary Care Team Meetings Maintaining a Safe and Therapeutic Environment 1. Maintains a safe, clean, therapeutic, environment and adheres to infection control guidelines. 2. Prevents injury to self and others by complying with established safety procedures and uses proper body mechanics and transfer techniques. 3. Participates in accomplishing unit maintenance tasks which include checking equipment to ensure that is functioning safely. 4. Practices proper technique during sterile procedures. 5. Demonstrates safe work habits, identifies, and immediately reports any unsafe conditions to the registered nurse. 6. Identifies any life-threatening environmental hazards immediately, takes appropriate action, and reports findings to the registered nurse. Other duties as assigned for each pay grade Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:53644-A, 53645-A, 53646-A, 53647-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: US Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. English Language. No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. 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. 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 LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. OR Current GS-0620 LPN/LVN employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, or who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986. OR Individual granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. Licensure - Active, full, current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), of the US or the District of Columbia. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. GS-03 - 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-04 - Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR 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 Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. GS-05 - 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)