Licensed Vocational Nurse
This position is in the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center (SACC), a division of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will provide care to all adult patients in developmental stages in the ambulatory care settings within the scope of practice defined by the California board of vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians Examiners. You will be required to perform your duties in Ambulatory Care, as a Float or within a Primary Care or Specialty Clinic. While duties are performed independently, you will work under the direct supervision of an assigned Registered Nurse. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Deliver a broad range of vocational nursing care to a group of patients Monitor patients for illness or incapacity Evaluate and observe patients, identifying obvious and subtle deviations Recognize emergent situations and initiates appropriate interventions Use practical knowledge of human motivation behavior and reactions to situations Act as a patient advocate in facilitating patient care Exercise self-direction in performing the most complex LVN assignments involving both standard and non-standard specialized activities Participate in identifying, developing, and conducting self-reliance health related teaching programs for patients and families Contribute to the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing and evaluating patient treatment plans Maintain and order adequate supplies, drugs, and equipment necessary for clinic functions Assist in maintaining accurate clinic logs and statistics as required Review patient records for preventive care, tract preventive care and conduct patient education associated with chronic disease Perform other duties as assigned depending on nursing care demands and/or needs Work Schedule:
Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8-hour day shifts starting as early as 7:
30am and ending as late as 5:
30pm. Work schedule is adjusted based on the needs of patients and to support the agency mission. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/14/2020. 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. 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. NOTE:
Exceptions include:
(1) 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; (2) 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; and (3) 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 in accordance with VA policy. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements of employment, 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. Qualifying/Creditable
Experience:
Qualifying experience is successful nursing practice as an LPN/LVN maintaining acceptable standards within a health care setting under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), physician (MD/DO), or Nurse Practitioner (NP). This may include experience as a GPN or GVN (graduate practical or vocational nurse) provided the candidate was utilized as a practical or vocational nurse and passed the State licensure examination on the first attempt. To be creditable, practical nursing experience (as an LPN or LVN) must be documented on the application and verified in an employment reference or through other independent means. GS-03:
None beyond the basic requirements. GS-04:
Must meet any of the following criteria Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or graduation from an approved school 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. 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. Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for 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 corrective action. GS-06:
Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-05 LPN/LVN. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient population. 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 and record relevant patient information. 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) and 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, and 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, and other staff. Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills. Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Knowledge and 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 and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3 Part II, Appendix G13. Licensed Practical Or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Deliver a broad range of vocational nursing care to a group of patients Monitor patients for illness or incapacity Evaluate and observe patients, identifying obvious and subtle deviations Recognize emergent situations and initiates appropriate interventions Use practical knowledge of human motivation behavior and reactions to situations Act as a patient advocate in facilitating patient care Exercise self-direction in performing the most complex LVN assignments involving both standard and non-standard specialized activities Participate in identifying, developing, and conducting self-reliance health related teaching programs for patients and families Contribute to the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing and evaluating patient treatment plans Maintain and order adequate supplies, drugs, and equipment necessary for clinic functions Assist in maintaining accurate clinic logs and statistics as required Review patient records for preventive care, tract preventive care and conduct patient education associated with chronic disease Perform other duties as assigned depending on nursing care demands and/or needs Work Schedule:
Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8-hour day shifts starting as early as 7:
30am and ending as late as 5:
30pm. Work schedule is adjusted based on the needs of patients and to support the agency mission. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/14/2020. 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. 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. NOTE:
Exceptions include:
(1) 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; (2) 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; and (3) 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 in accordance with VA policy. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements of employment, 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. Qualifying/Creditable
Experience:
Qualifying experience is successful nursing practice as an LPN/LVN maintaining acceptable standards within a health care setting under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), physician (MD/DO), or Nurse Practitioner (NP). This may include experience as a GPN or GVN (graduate practical or vocational nurse) provided the candidate was utilized as a practical or vocational nurse and passed the State licensure examination on the first attempt. To be creditable, practical nursing experience (as an LPN or LVN) must be documented on the application and verified in an employment reference or through other independent means. GS-03:
None beyond the basic requirements. GS-04:
Must meet any of the following criteria Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or graduation from an approved school 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. 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. Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for 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 corrective action. GS-06:
Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-05 LPN/LVN. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient population. 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 and record relevant patient information. 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) and 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, and 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, and other staff. Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills. Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Knowledge and 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 and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3 Part II, Appendix G13. Licensed Practical Or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6.
- Department:
0620 Practical Nurse - Salary Range:
$41,057 to $65,902 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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