Practical Nurse

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$50,599.00/yr - $92,085.00/yr

The incumbent performs a variety of supportive‑nursing and medical tasks necessary to the care of patients during diagnostic and therapeutic visits to an Eastern Colorado Health Care VA Primary Care Clinic location (ECHCS). The Licensed Practical Nurse’s (LPN) practice is modeled on the standards established within the VHA model for Patient‑Aligned Care Teams. “The 2‑page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series.

For more information—refer to Required Documents below.”

• Citizenship:
  Be a citizen of the United States
• English Language Proficiency:
  Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed
• Education:
  
  Candidates must be a graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant
• Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the NLNAC at 61 Broadway – 33rd Floor – New York – NY 10006
• Licensure:
  Candidates must possess a 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. LPNs with revoked, suspended or restricted licenses may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3—section B—paragraph 16 of this part
• GS‑3:
  None beyond the basic requirements
• LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license—completed work may require routine or detailed higher‑level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved
• GS‑4:
  Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN, or graduation from an approved school and one year of experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient‑care facility; or at least 24 months of approved education
• GS‑5:
  Experience—Candidates must have completed at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with patients, family members, and other supportive personnel in the delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable customer‑service standards into practice
  • 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
  • Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated—promptly seek assistance of the RN or MD/DO and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest
  • Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies—promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
  • Completed work is under the general…