Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

• 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:
  Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written 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
• Licensure:
  Full, active, current, and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico), or District of Columbia
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• 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
• Licensed Practical Nurse – 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)
• Licensed Practical Nurse – GS‑04
• Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS‑04 if they meet any of the criteria in paragraphs below:
  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
• Licensed Practical Nurse – GS‑05
• Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS‑04 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
• Preferred Experience:
  
  1–3 Years outpatient clinic or physician office setting experience
• Cardiology – Pulmonology – Dermatology experience
• 2 plus years LPN experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/

• Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to:
  Service line is recruiting for GS 5/6 Licensed Practical Nurse position at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
• Performs support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices/procedures – which include preparing the patient – assisting in the diagnostic examination – preparing and handling specialized instruments or specialized equipment – and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and performs treatments according to established policies and procedures
• Observes for changes in patient condition – caused by medications, treatments, and procedures
• Records and reports these observations and reports any deviation from normal to the MD/PA/P/RN
• Accurately documents prescribed medications/treatments according to established policies and procedures
• Documents patient's responses to medications/treatments received
• Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced…