LPN (Community Living Center-Long-Term Care/Hospice/Rehab)-Student Loan Repayment Authorized
Company: Nurse.com
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Qualifications
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.
Basic Requirements:
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 LISTED
ABOVE - THE FOLLOWING MUST ALSO BE MET TO QUALIFY AT GRADE LEVELS
INDICATED:
(1) GS-3. None beyond the basic requirements.
(2) GS-4. Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they
meet any of the criteria below:(a) Six months of qualifying
experience as an LPN or LVN; or(b) Graduation from an approved
school (which may be waived as provided in regulation) 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(c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24
months duration.(3) GS-5(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.
(4) GS-6(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.(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.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G13, Licensed
Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard, dated April
2003.
Preferred Experience:
Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy
Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour);
Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers;
Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Standing (up to 3
hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental
and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable
at 13" to 16"; Hearing (aid permitted).
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: . 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: .
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