Licensed Practical Nurse (Telemedicine)
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS:a. Citizenship. Citizen of the
United States.c. 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. An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had, any
license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or
issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in
accordance with the provisions in chapter 3, section B, paragraph
16 of this part.d. English Language Proficiency. Licensed practical
or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions
must be proficient in [both] spoken and written English as required
by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).GRADE REQUIREMENTS:Grade
Determinations. In addition to the basic requirements, the
following criteria must be met when determining the grade of
candidates:(1) GS-5 (Developmental Level) Grade Requirements:(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 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.(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 standards into
practice.(d) 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.(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 working knowledge of practical nursing
procedures. However, completion of more complex practices or
procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review.(2) GS-6
(Full Performance Level) Grade Requirements:(a) Completion of at
least [one (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
patients' 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 a registered
nurse [(RN) or physician (MD/DO)] for appropriateness and
conformity with established policies/procedures.(d) Ability to
observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for [care,
including] medication, equipment-assisted 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 patient'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 patients, 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 patient's condition before, during, and following
the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and
training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support
duties for these more complex, specialized
tests/procedures.Preferred Experience: At least 1- year med/surg or
outpatient experience preferredReferences: VA HANDBOOK 5005/3, PART
II, APPENDIX G13 dated April 10, 2003.The full performance level of
this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may
be selected for this vacancy is at the GS-06.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).Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially
long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting,
bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects
may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients
and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures.
Education 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.
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Ann Arbor , Licensed Practical Nurse (Telemedicine), Other , Ann Arbor, Michigan
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