Licensed Jobs in Detroit, MI

Summary

The Community Living Center (CLC) which includes Hospice / Palliative Care Rehab Short Stay Skilled Care and Long-Term Care is seeking a Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN). The LPN / LVN will perform assigned duties to promote quality health care and positive customer service while maintaining an environment dedicated to serving veterans. The role requires delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring the provision of high-quality health care to veterans.

Duties

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse : LPN performs reports and documents assigned nursing care in the Community Living Center team including but not limited to :

• Work in Hospice / Palliative Care Rehab Short Stay Skilled Care and Long-Term Care units
• Engage with the HATCH model focusing on the needs interests and choices of residents patients and clients
• Specialize in treating geriatric veterans with long-term skilled nursing and / or specialty needs
• Manage residents with transitory mental status changes or secondary psychiatric diagnoses
• Operate under supervision of a nurse manager charge registered nurse or other supervisor
• Receive administrative supervision general instructions and work assignments from the nurse manager or charge registered nurse
• Follow assigned time schedules leave approvals and performance evaluations by the nurse manager or charge registered nurse
• Obtain clinical supervision from a registered nurse physician or other provider
• Function under the direct supervision of the registered nurse responsible for coordinating resident care
• Administer medications according to policies and procedures
• Document observations treatments procedures and conditions electronically via CPRS and BCMA
• Verbally report observations and conditions to the appropriate person typically the registered nurse
• Carry out recurring duties independently and seek guidance when necessary
• Provide age-appropriate nursing care to residents

Work Schedule : 7 : 00 am - 7 : 30 pm rotating including weekends and holidays

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) : Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance) : Not Authorized

Pay : Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off : 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave 13 days of sick leave 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience.

Parental Leave : After 12 months of employment up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth adoption or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy : After 60 days of employment full time employees with a total family income below $144000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 . Retirement : Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance : Federal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework : Not Available

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement # : 93793-0

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized

Requirements

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 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

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 : GS-3. None beyond the basic requirements. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. medication administration); however completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved.

GS-4. Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria below :

GS-5

GS-6

Preferred Experience : A minimum of 2-3 years of LTC experience is preferred.

Reference : For more information on this qualification standard please visit full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06.

Physical Requirements : Extensive periods of sitting standing and walking. Working with patients requires regular and recurring lifting pushing stooping squatting kneeling crouching and similar activities. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Education

Transcript (must include the following information) :

Your Name

Name of the college or university

Full address of the college or university

Degree Received

Date Conferred

REMINDER : A transcript either official or unofficial must be submitted with your application for ALL degrees. A copy of your certificate / degree or screenshot of your current classes are not a replacement of your transcript and they will not be used in the qualifying process.

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 :

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for 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 applicants 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.

VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care you will operate in a model with three core elements seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veterans community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor Americas Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 46062 - 73892