Licensed Practical Nurse-Community Living Center

Summary

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position is located in the Community Living Center (CLC) 3A at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, aligned under the Nursing, Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Line. Providing safe and individualized nursing care to patients in the Community Living Center and Hospice/Rehabilitation settings. Interact and collaborate effectively with patients, families, other health care and supportive personnel.

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. Assists the Registered Nurse in the coordination of resident care activities with other departments by preparing for scheduled appointments/test/procedures. Provides nursing care to residents, including feeding, bathing, shaving, wound care dressings, warm and cold compresses, suppositories, and administering enemas. Reports, observes, and records physical and behavioral changes in resident's status. Take and record resident blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, respiration, and collects specimens. Provides and assists with lifting and positioning of residents, utilizing proper body mechanics, and lifting devices, as appropriate. Assist the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Registered Nurse with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Follows policies and procedures of standard, universal precautions. Applies external devices, safety devices, and other supportive devices, as indicated or prescribed for residents. Responds to call lights in a timely and courteous manner. Reports and records current observations, such as resident's physical conditions, variations in emotional responses, vital signs, and results of procedures. Administers oral, topical, subcutaneous/intramuscular and intradermal medications, may calculate medication dosages, observe effectiveness of medications, and document findings in resident's record. Demonstrates knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribes oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications permitted by approved medical center policies and procedures. Administers and records treatments such as ostomy irrigations, tracheotomy care, catheterizations, and internal tube feedings. Initiates CPR in critical emergencies, until the rapid response team arrives to the department. Performs oral and tracheal suction through mouth or established tube, such as tracheotomy. Assists the RN with admitting, transferring, and discharging residents. Reports and records potentially unsafe unit and patient activities/equipment. Perform all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:45am-8:15Ppm or 7:45pm-8:15am, 12 hour shifts, Alternate weekends. 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: Feder…

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). 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. 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 LPN/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. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions. 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. 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: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, 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-03- None beyond the basic requirements. 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)/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…

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.