Licensed Vocational Nurse

Summary

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists higher graded LP/VNs - licensed nursing staff - and other members of the care team in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care - home or community living care - or other patients who are in acute - sub-acute - or chronic states of illness. This position is located at the North West San Antonio VA Clinic - Specialty Clinic - 9939 State Highway 151 - San Antonio - TX .

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.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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
• VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160 - enacted November 21, 1983 - and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576 - enacted October 28, 1986 and for their future personnel actions under this authority
• Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school
• 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
• 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: 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
• GS-4 (Alternate):
  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
• GS-6:
  Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent
• In addition to that experience candidates must demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (detailed list of KSAs for each grade level as provided in the original description)
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• 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.

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional:
  This Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) specialty nurse position performs tasks such as recording vital signs, preparing and administering medications, immunizations, doing intake histories, assisting the physician with physicals and/or procedures, diabetic foot exams, EKGs, downloading pumps for diabetes, running reports for diabetes, blood sugars, administering intramuscular injections, CGM, clearing annual clinical reminders, assisting with female wellness exams and performing other duties as requested to meet patient needs and institutional performance measures.
• The delivery of care will be in accordance with established standards, hospital policies and procedures and is consistent with the plan of other health care providers.
• You will demonstrate knowledge and skills concentrated in carrying out the most complex practical nursing care assignments and observe, identify and respond to patients’ needs for nursing.
• Varies order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patient's condition and will be able to reorganize workload based upon unit needs.
• You will accurately report and record significant patient information.
• The LVN provides input for modifying patient care plans considering physical, emotional and social factors.
• You will demonstrate ability to pursue practical knowledge of human behavior - motivations - and reactions to situations to work effectively with patients, family and staff members.
• Your complete work needs only general review by RN for technical and clinical…