Practical Nurse

Summary

LPN Salary Range: GS 3: $45,474 - $59,123 GS 4: $50,328 - $65,429 GS 5: $54,356 - $70,663 GS 6: $58,373 - $75,884 Additional Information A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is approved and may be available to well-qualified candidates. Tour of duty may change depending on facility needs. This position is Full-Time, 8 hour days located at the La Crosse, WI Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).

Duties

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Licensed Practical Nurse, is under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or physician with minimal supervision and is accountable to the Clinic Nurse Manager. He/she demonstrates self-direction and critical thinking skills in carrying out simple to the most complex practical nursing care assignments for variable patient populations. Preferred Experience: Previous clinic experience Major Duties may include, but not limited to: Assist with intake of Veterans in preparation for provider visits. Assist providers with exams/procedures. Perform treatments and procedures such as electrocardiograms, vital signs, blood glucose readings, bladder scans, ear flushes etc. Tracking and administering of required immunizations. Administering ordered medications. Providing ordered wound care. Completion of pertinent clinical reminders. Assist in message management with the Nursing team team using the Secured Messaging System. Participate in the management of telephone messages related to the teams. Participation and coordination of group visits. Identification of additional services needed by Veterans and their families. Participation in daily huddles and team meetings. Provide guidance to Veterans who are new to the clinic services. Assist with Veteran and family education. Provide unit-based support through equipment and supply monitoring within the work area. Work with team members to obtain medical records from non-VA facilities. Provide back-up support to lab services at the Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs). Provide other support as needed for the team within the scope of practice for an LPN. Assist with Monthly Audits, Chart, Duress, Out of date supplies, etc. Work Schedule: Tour schedule is variable to meet operational needs. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): 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 Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 07530F, 07531F, 07532F, and 07533F

Qualifications

Applicants pending 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. Licensure: Full, active, current & 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. 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. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Exceptions may 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. VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, or 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 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-3: None beyond basic requirements. LPNs are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license. GS-4: Must meet one of the following: 6 months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR Graduation from an approved school (may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and 1 year of experience with nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that gave practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques/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 operate under all established policies, procedure, and techniques. GS-5: Completion of at least (1) one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent, and demonstrates the following: 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 treatments. Ability to serve as a responsible nursing team member and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel involved in delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards. Knowledge and skill 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 reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO. Knowledge and ability to recognize the need 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. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corr