Practical Nurse-Outpatient Pain Services
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Huntingdon
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Applicants pending the 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. English
Language Proficiency: Written and Spoken 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.
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. 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. Preferred Experience: LPN experience in
Outpatient Services Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic
requirements stated in section A, 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-3 - None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4: 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-5: 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 in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO. 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. Completed work is under the general
supervision of an RN or MD/DO. Individuals at this grade level are
expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing
procedures. However, completion of more complex practices or
procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review. GS-6:
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-5 LPN/LVN. Technically
proficient 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; to use judgment in selecting the
appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to
accurately recognize, report and 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) 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. Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of
established customer service standards in all interactions with
patients, family members, and/or other internal/external customers.
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. Serves as a preceptor
in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or
NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex,
specialized tests/procedures. References: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part
II, Appendix G13,LICENSED PRACTICAL OR VOCATIONAL NURSE
QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 10, 2003. 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. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual
acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual
dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of
continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, kneeling, bending,
pulling, and pushing. Transferring residents and objects may be
required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected residents and
contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations or during resident procedures and
care. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to residents who
are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric
disorders. Use of fingers, both hands, and near and far vision is
required.
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