LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN)
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: January 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Qualifications Basic Requirements: * United States Citizenship:
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job* English Language:
Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38
U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).* Education: Graduate of a school of
vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or
accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission 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: * Individuals granted a license by a
jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved
school.* 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.* 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.* Licensure: Must have a full, current, active and
unrestricted license as a graduate licensed practical or vocational
nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of
the United States or District of Columbia.* Physical: Must pass a
pre-employment examination if selected.Preferred Experience: * At
least 1 year of nursing experience* Current BLS certification*
Ambulatory care experience* Experience using electronic
health/medical recordsGrade Determinations: GS-6: At least 1 year
of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully
meeting all performance requirements and meet the following
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):: * Technically proficient
in initiating, performing & completing assigned duties in providing
care to variable patient populations.* Knowledge and ability to
appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the
patients' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate
order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately
recognize, report & record relevant patient information. Completed
work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN)
or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with
established policies/procedures.* Ability to observe, identify and
respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication,
equipment-assisted care and patient/family education. In organizing
and delivering care, the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers
emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related
factors.* Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral,
topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) & performs
treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes
for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from
prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately
documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal
to RN or MD/DO* Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or
emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or
MD/DO, & initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed*
Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations
and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize
this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family
members, & other staff.* Establishes constructive relationships
with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings &
attitudes, & to promote positive relationships, communication &
socialization skills. Fosters an environment of respect for
individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all
aspects of care delivery. Effectively incorporates knowledge and
understanding of established customer service standards in all
interactions with patients, family members, & or other
internal/external customers* Knowledge & skill in performing
support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized
practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient,
assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing & handling
specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and
monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following
the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, &
training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support
duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures.*
Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing
knowledge & skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff
to improve & advance nursing practice.References: VA Handbook
5005/3, Part II, Appendix G-13Physical Requirements: Lifting up to
45 pounds, waling and standing up to 8 hours, reaching above
shoulder, repeated bending, climbing; both legs required, Near
vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision
correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other,
Emotional stability, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing
(aid permitted)Full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.
Note: This position is announced at the GS-6 Full Performance
Level. You must meet both the Basic and Grade requirements to be
referred Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with
your application if you are basing all or part of your
qualifications on education.Note: If your school has changed names,
or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in
your application.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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
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