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The LPN works under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse and displays knowledge and ability in providing a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. The LPN serves as a responsible member of the nursing team and interacts with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and w(th members of other services.
Learn more about this agency10/08/2020 to 10/07/2021
$27,800 - $53,675 per year
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DE-10935592-21-JC
581252800
This job opportunity announcement is open to the public. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until October 7, 2021.
Duties Include However Are Not Limited to The Following:
The expectations of the LPN/ LVN include participation in data collected, planning, implementing and evaluating:
1. Maintaining positive patient/family relationships.
2. Assisting in the collection of objective and subjective data relative to more complex patient situations including:
a. Identifying and reporting subtle changes in patients' behavior or condition.
b. Identify and report variances related to neurological signs, l&O, IV flow rate, vital signs and other parameters.
3. Participating in patient centered conference/shift reports and contributing information for the development and modification of the patient care plan.
4. Anticipating a clean, safe and therapeutic environment and taking appropriate actions. Maintains & promotes safe waking practices in patient care.
5. Identifying the need for obtaining non-routine supplies and equipment.6. Providing physical/psychosocial & spiritual support and instructions relative to diagnostic procedures.
6: Performing aspects of nursing care in a variety of situations to meet patients' needs for:
a. personal hygiene
b. physical comfort
c. activity, exercise, restd. nutrition
e. elimination
f. prevention of skin breakdown
g. rehabilitation aspects of care
h. socialization
7. Anticipating emergent situations and initiating appropriate action.
8. Performing complex treatments relevant in a variety of situations.
9. Knowledge and skill sufficient to make judgments prior to preparing and administering medications and to recognize side effects and/or untoward reactions.
10. Assisting with monitoring prescribed therapies such oxygen and IV therapy.
11. Reporting patient status to a registered nurse and documenting information in the medical record including current status and/or subtle changes in patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual status.
12. Assisting in orienting patients/family to unit routines and pertinent medical center policies and participating in patient / family teaching conference.
13. Working as a cooperative courteous member of the interdisciplinary team and promoting team efforts in the improvement of patient care. Utilizes effective communication techniques.
14. Displaying respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the patient unrestricted by consideration of social or economic status, personal attributes or nature of health problems.
15. Safeguarding the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.
16. Legibly and accurately documents pertinent information in the medical record including current status and/or changes in patients' physical, psychosocial and spiritual status.
17. Consistently applies principles of asepsis to prevent infections and maintain a clean environment.
18. Consistently uses proper body mechanics. Appropriately utilizes lifting/transport equipment, protective devices and staff assistance as indicated according to the patient care plan.
19. Consistently identifies and reports potentially hazardous environmental factors and initiates appropriate actions according to policy to prevent injury.
Work Schedule: Many. To be discussed at time of interview.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/07/2021 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10935592.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Applicants selected to fill a permanent position as an LPN in the Department of Veterans Affairs may be appointed on a temporary basis pending conversion to a permanent position pending meeting all credentialing and appointment requirements.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Offers:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
TSP with 5% Matching (similar to 401K)
FERS (Pension)
Vacation
Sick Leave
Shift Differential
And More
Recruitment and or Relocation incentives may be authorized.
Education Debt Reduction Program: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan reimbursement program. If selected for this position you must submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment services Office. (Award amounts are prorated for Part-time positions. Intermittent or per-diem positions are not EDRP-eligible)\
