License Practical Nurse - Medical Speciality Clinic - PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team)
Location: Martinsburg West Virginia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of License Practical Nurse - Medical Speciality Clinic - PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team) right now, this vacancy will be placed in West Virginia. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Tour of duty: 8:00am - 4:30! pm Monday - Friday
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 855865
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?
These vacancies are advertised at the range of grades covered by the VA qualifications standard.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant m! ay be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-04 to GS! -06. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
This position is located within Nursing Service at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The VA Medical Center is located in the heart of West VirginiaÂ's Eastern Panhandle on 175 acres in historic Berkeley County. The Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of services, including internal medicine, ambulatory surgery, audiology and speech pathology, dental, nursing home, nutrition, podiatry, prosthetics, womenÂ's health, mental health, and rehabilitation medicine. Patient Care is provided through an integrated primary care concept, and ea! ch veteran is assigned to a team of health care providers who follow the patientÂ's care both as an inpatient and an outpatient. The Medical Center has a service area of nearly 130,000 veterans in West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
It is the mission of the Martinsburg VAMC to honor AmericaÂ's veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Medical Center employees are dedicated to improving the quality of life for eligible veterans through excellent health care. The Medical Center operates seven VA-staffed Outpatient Clinics in Cumberland, Hagerstown, and Frederick, Maryland, Stephens City and Harrisonburg, Virginia and Franklin and Petersburg, West Virginia. Primary Care and Mental Health care are provided at these Community Based Outpatient Clinics. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must! pass pre-employment examination.
English Language Proficie! ncy required. DUTIES:
The Medical Service Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible to the Chief of Medicine or designee. He/She is responsible for the provision of nursing care to a designated group of patients in such a manner that the highest possible level of nursing care is achieved and a safe, clean environment is maintained. The LPN is accountable for adhering to established policies, procedures, standards of care and standards of practice, and for maintaining competencies consistent with role and responsibilities. Major duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Patient intake - vital signs in Medical Subspeciality Clinics
- Actively participates in screening and education patients regarding flue and pneumonia vaccine.
- Assumes responsibility to help facilitate the transition from outpatient to inpatient care (assist with admission process when patients are admitted from subspecialty clinics to hospital) and back to o! utpatient (assist with obtaining outpatient appointment for subspecialty clinic for inpatients on discharge.)
- Refers patient to appropriate examinations such as Regional Office, Agent Orange, Visual Impaired, etc. and distributes to patients appropriate patient education treatment information.
- Collaborates with families, nursing homes, personal care homes, hospice, and home health via phone for the continuity of care. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizen of the United States.
Graduate from a School of Practical Nursing or Vocational Nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the National League of Nursing 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 accept! ed as meeting the education requirement.
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 the District of Columbia.
Must be proficient in both spoken and written English.
Outpatient experience preferred.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-4 Qualifications :
(a) Completion of at least 6 months of qualifying experience.
Experience includes exercising greater judgment, requires less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all
established policies, procedures and techniques within the scope of your license OR
(b) Graduation from an approved school and
1 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
(c) Gradu! ation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
GS-5 Qualification
(a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
(b) 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 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.
(c) 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 st! andards into practice.
(d) Knowledge and skill sufficient to p! repare, 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 patientÂ's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patientÂ's condition to RN or MD/DO.
(e) 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.
(f) Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
(g) Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO. Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad work! ing knowledge of practical nursing procedures. However, completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review.
GS-6 Qualifications:
(a) Completion of at least 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN.
(b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
(c) Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patientsÂ' 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 an RN or MD/DO for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.
(d) Ability to observe, identify and respo! nd to the patientÂ's needs for care including medication, equipment-ass! isted 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.
(e) 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 patientÂ's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
(f) 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.
(g) Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patie! nts, family members, and other staff.
(h ) 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.
(i) 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 patientÂ's condition before, during, and following the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educatin! g, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs related to support duties fo! r these more complex, specialized tests/procedures.
(j) Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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Proof of Education will be required upon selection to position through an official transcript.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over
Straight pulling (4 hours)
Pulling hand over hand (4 hrs)
Pushing (4 hours)
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Walking (8 hour)
Standing (8 hours)
Repeated bending (4 hours)
Both legs required *one leg or foot may be Compensated by prosthesis
Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â" to Jaeger 1 to 4
Far vision co! rrectable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Hearing (aid permitted)
Hearing without aid
Emotional stability under stress. Ability to read in one eye & ability to read typewritten material. Glasses permitted.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . ! HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or suppor! ting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
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BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The following W! eb address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here
www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.
Reasonable Accommodation: This Medical Center will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation! will be on a case-by-case basis.
This job opportunity announcement! may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for 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 employees 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.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:28:50 GMT
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