Licensed Practical Nurse - CBOC Binghamton

Internal Number : 747295400

Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned patients throughout the VHA Syracuse HCS while developing technical competencies.

The LPN demonstrates unit / department specific competencies, and competency in caring for adult Patients. Patients receiving care in the Primary care settings and are being treated for any number of medical conditions.

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.

English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.

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.

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 OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN / LVN.

Licensure - Active, full, current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.

e., Puerto Rico), of the United States or the District of Columbia. 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.

LPNs at this 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-04 (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or(b) 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 (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. GS-05 Knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and / or behavioral problems.

Ability to serve as a responsible member of a nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and / or other support personnel involved in the delivery of patient care.

Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and / or intravenous medications.

This includes observing and documenting patient responses to medication and reporting noted changes in the patient's condition.

Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardia and / or pulmonary arrest.

Recognize and appropriately respond to breakage / malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies.

GS-06 Proficiency in initiating, performing, and 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, using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognizing, reporting, and recording relevant patient information.

Ability to observe, identify, and response to a patient's needs for care including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient / family education.

Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and / or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies / procedures.

Observes for, documents, and reports physical and / or emotional changes in the patient's condition from prescribed medications / treatments.

Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiating appropriate emergency interventions as directed.

Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations and the ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members and other staff.

Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and / or specialized practices or procedures, which includes preparing the patient and 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 Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-13 Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06.

Preferred Experience : Primary Care Physical Requirements : The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing, reaching (overhead, extensive / repetitive), pulling, pushing, repetitive motion and stooping.

The mental / sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading and logical thinking, depth perception, hearing (aide permitted);

near / far vision correctable to meet Driver's License requirements. Work requires extensive walking, standing, stretching and bending in caring for patients.

This position requires emotional and mental stability to effectively perform the essential functions of the job and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective nursing care. The position requires the nurse to work for long periods of time with arms above shoulder level or with neck fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or defend against emotionally ill patients.

VA Careers - Pharmacy : VA Careers - Physical Therapy : VA Careers - Prosthetics : VA Careers - Social Work : 1. Identifies and contributes to the learning and cultural needs of patients which may be influenced by differences in social, religious customs and dietary habits.

2. LPNs assigned to primary care setting will perform duties which may include but are not limited to Performs diagnostic test such as 12 lead EKGs.

Accurately monitors, reports and records vital signs, i e temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weights, major pulse point, peripheral circulatory checks, and neurological checks.

Set's up and assists provider with women's health procedures Performs glucometer testing, Performs urine collection and point of care pregnancy testing Performs measurement for compression stockings Identify and report abnormal results to RN / Provider Scheduling appointments Check in and check out patients Validated Annually for Competency in the Handling and Care of RME Other tasks as assigned as part of PRIMARY CARE Clinics 3.

Promotes and reinforces health education which is consistent with the treatment plan to the patient and the family. 4. Considers age specific needs of client when providing patient care and or education.

5. Assumes accountability for the quality of nursing care by adhering to medical center administrative, personnel and clinical policies.

6. Communicates and identifies anticipated patient care problems or problems which may impede the patient care. 7. Sufficient understanding of diseases and illnesses and skill to teach patients and family members impressing upon them the necessity for continuation of these procedures in order to maintain proper health care.

8. Routinely prioritizes assigned duties and demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills in intervening in problems and problem resolution.

9. The LPN possesses the knowledge and skills required to care for patients of various age groups, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds.

Work Schedule : TBD Telework : Not Available Virtual : This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report : Not required" About The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,298 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.