Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) FLOAT is located at our Beaver Dam CBOC with up to 50% travel to the East VA Clinic located in Madison, WI. Will be assigned primarily to Primary Care clinics. Held accountable for delivering direct patient care from adult through geriatric Veterans for both acute and chronic diseases in an outpatient setting. Implement basic and advanced LPN procedures as defined by policies and procedures. May be assigned to any clinic needing coverage, including Lab.

Duties

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Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Serve as the LPN on a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in Primary Care.
• Assist with intake of Veterans in preparation for provider visits and maintains clinic flow.
• Completion of pertinent clinical reminders and preventative health screenings.
• Documents all data collected and nursing care provided in the Veterans electronic medical record. Reports all relevant patient information to Clinic RN or provider.
• Prioritizes effectively and manages time productively in the clinical setting.
• Works effectively with others and communicates in an appropriate, tactful and courteous manner.
• Attends clinic safety huddles daily.
• Assist providers with exams / procedures and serves as a chaperone.
• Perform treatments and procedures such as electrocardiograms, vital signs, weights, blood glucose readings, bladder scans, ear flushes, and compression stockings based on documented competency.
• Track and administer required immunizations.
• Administer ordered medications in accordance with Medical Center and Nursing Service policy and monitors for any side effects.
• Participate in the management and follow up of patient care needs and requests.
• Initiate procedure preparations, adapting them to patients physical and emotional needs before, during and after procedures, observing and managing therapeutic or possible complications resulting from the procedure.
• Knowledgeably initiates and performs nursing measures to prevent complications by recognizing deviations and / or changes in patient's conditions.
• Recognizes and responds / initiates emergency measures. Responds promptly to emergency situations in the clinic including but not limited to administering CPR.
• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection and preparing specimens for storage and / or transport after specific training.
• Demonstrate and apply the use of VA computer system efficiently and safety adhering to facility and VA Policies.
• Participation in daily PACT team huddles and meetings.
• Maintains positive and constructive professional working relationship with patients, families, medical staff, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Additional clinic duties as assigned.

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday Between hours of 7 : 00am and 5 : 00pm; As agreed with your supervisor and the needs of the agency.

Telework : Not Authorized

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Financial Disclosure Report : Not required

Travel Required : 50% or less - driving required.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider :

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 15 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade.

GS-3 LEVEL GRADE REQUIREMENTS : None beyond the basic requirements.

GS-4 LEVEL GRADE REQUIREMENTS

GS-5 LEVEL GRADE REQUIREMENTS

GS-6 LEVEL GRADE REQUIREMENTS

References : VA HANDBOOK 5005 / 3 PART II APPENDIX G13

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 :

References : VA HANDBOOK 5005 / 3 PART II APPENDIX G13 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS03 to GS06.

Physical Requirements : This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must comply with any Employee Health requirements as a condition of employment. In the performance of duties, the incumbent may be required to drive and / or ride in GSA-vehicles.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration / Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA / OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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