Licensed Practical Nurse Ambulatory Care ) Goldsboro

The Fayetteville VA Medical Center is now recruiting for Licensed Practical Nurse at its Goldsboro CBOC location. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides safe and individualized nursing care to patients in the Primary Care Clinic setting. He/She interacts, collaborates, and communicates effectively with the veteran, families, caregivers, professionals and other supportive staff both internal and external. 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.

Preferred experience in Ambulatory Care.

Citizen of the United States. Noncitizen may be appointed when no qualified citizens are available in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g of this part.

Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the NLNAC.

Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.

Licensed practical or vocational nurses must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).

• GS‑3 – None beyond the basic requirements.
• GS‑4 – Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS‑4 if they meet any of the following:
  • Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or
  • Graduation from an approved school and one year of experience involving nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure, sterile techniques, and procedures; or
  • Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
• GS‑5 –
  • Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent.
  • 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 in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professionals and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable, established 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 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 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 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent, fully…