Licensed Vocational Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health

Summary

The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for Inpatient Mental Health (2S) within the Nursing - Mental Health Department.

• United States Citizenship:
  United States Citizenship
• English Language Proficiency:
  Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
• Education or Training:
  Must be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant - or have you completed Health care education in the military service or training in the military service
• Grade Determinations: GS-3
  
  Experience:
  
  None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-4
  
  Experience:
  
  At least (6) six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
• OR Graduation from an approved school and have (1) 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
  
  Experience:
  
  Completion of at least one year at the GS-4 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN and can demonstrate the following:
  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
• Recognize and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
• GS-6
  
  Experience:
  
  Completion of at least one year at the GS 5 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS 5 LPN and am technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Completed work needs only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (ND/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures
• Preferred Experience:
  
  2 years of psychiatric nursing experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/
• 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
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Moderate Lifting (15-44 lbs.)
• Light Carrying (Under 15 lbs.)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Walking (3 hours)
• Standing (3 hours)
• Kneeling (1 hour).

• Duties include but are not limited to:
  Provide age-specific nursing care tailored to meet individual patient needs
• Adapt nursing interventions based on patient condition - preferences - and response to treatment
• Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations - including initiating CPR when necessary
• Educate patients and families on health conditions - treatments - and care plans while reinforcing RN-led education
• Follow established nursing procedures and standards of care in clinical practice
• Utilize sound judgment when planning - implementing - and evaluating patient care
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of individualized patient care plans
• Independently plan - organize - and prioritize nursing assignments efficiently
• Administer medications according to policies and document their administration accurately
• Recognize medication side effects and…