Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary

PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. The Miami VA Healthcare System's Nursing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic LPN. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.

Duties

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) collaborate with multiple specialty care providers in scheduling, performing assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care and positive customer service, and providing essential nursing care to veterans in various health care settings including inpatient, mental health, spinal cord injury, and community living centers. LPNs maintain acceptable standards of practice under the direction of the nurse manager or designee and engage in nursing care, which requires the knowledge and skills represented by licensure as a LPN. Assignments are limited to situations demanding an exceptional degree of practical nursing knowledge and skills. Other LPN duties include but are not limited to: Preparing and assisting with personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, oral care) changing linens, feeding, ambulating, transferring, and providing for patient comfort and safety Taking and recording vital signs, collecting routine specimens, monitoring intake and output, and reporting basic observations and changes in the patient's condition to supervising nurses or providers Preparing patients for diagnostic procedures by ensuring comfort, privacy, and safety, and assisting with ambulation or transport to tests or appointments as directed Providing care and support to patients from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating an understanding of emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related needs Accurately documenting basic patient information, care provided, and responses to interventions using appropriate forms or electronic records Aiding with rehabilitation activities including range of motion, ambulation, positioning, and pulmonary hygiene Assisting with a wide variety of procedures such as catheter care, sterile dressing changes, enemas, nasogastric and colostomy care, and glucose monitoring Preparing and administering prescribed medications-including oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, PRN medications, and vaccines-in accordance with policy Recognizing urgent or emergent situations, seeking assistance from the Registered Nurse (RN) or Physician, and initiating emergency interventions as directed Performing respiratory treatments such as postural drainage, chest physiotherapy, oxygen and nebulization treatments, suctioning, and routine tracheostomy care, monitoring and documenting observations as appropriate Other LPN duties as assigned VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications

This is an internal announcement open to current, permanent Federal employees only. All other applicants must apply under the external announcement CBTC-13062118-26-YAS to receive consideration. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. 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: All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications. United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen 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. Exceptions: Health care education or training in the military service 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 Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school Licensure. Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency. Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English. Grade Determination. 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 the GS-3 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: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; - OR - Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived) 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 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. Completion of at least one (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 tre