Practical Nurse
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may
only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified
citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education or Training:
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. 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.
Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 NAs must
be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA
Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. Grade
Determinations: GS-3 None beyond the basic qualifications. GS-4 Six
months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
OR,
(b) Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as
provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) 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. GS-5
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. GS-6
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.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Grand Junction , Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Grand Junction, Colorado
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