Summary

The LPN Resident (LPNR) delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. LPNR carries out practical nursing care assignments - which include performing nonstandard and specialized activities sufficient to solve a range of complex nursing problems - under the general review of a resident preceptor and Registered Nurse (RN).

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:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education
• 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
• Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission - 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor - New York - NY 10006
• Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website
• Note: must submit transcript with application
• 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
• An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had - any license(s) revoked - suspended - denied - restricted - limited - or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16 of this part
• Physical Standards
• See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
• English Language Proficiency
• Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• 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)
• Preferred Experience: No previous - or less than 1-year Grade Determinations: GS-03: 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The LPNR provides entry level basic nursing care to Veterans with a variety of needs and maintains acceptable clinical skills in the healthcare setting - under close supervision of the LPNR Preceptor and Registered Nurse (RN).Collaborates with staff to develop comprehensive health care plans and care management plans for Veterans in the clinic and long-term care practice areas
• Employs continuous improvement strategies and active learning to improve the team's function - increase efficiency - encourage standardization - improve health outcomes - and optimize the quality of care they deliver
• Demonstrates practical knowledge of nursing care by effectively planning and performing interventions under supervision
• Cares for Veterans in accordance with established nursing procedures - standards of care - and plan of care
• Managing unit workflow - ensuring that Veterans are transferred between clinical and non-clinical areas in timely and efficient manner
• Demonstrates technical competence to prepare - administer - and appropriately document Veteran education of medications
• Seeks clarification when questions arise regarding provider orders
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the Veteran's response to medication/treatments administered and/or contraindications to medications
• Recognizes and documents changes in Veteran's condition - reporting changes to the RN and/or Provider - initiating action with direction
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient care situations and seeks assistance of the RN and/or Provider
• Adheres to Infection Control-Universal Precautions
• Maintains a safe - clean - clutter-free environment for Veterans - visitors - and coworkers
• Complies with and adheres to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for reprocessing/cleaning Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
• Responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
• Assumes responsibility and seeks guidance for self-development
• Collaborates with preceptor - supervising RN - residency program director - and/or nurse manager in continuous performance evaluation process
• Engages in effective time management to complete all mandatory training as required
• Attends unit-based in-services - continuing education - and mandatory review programs
• Accepts flexibility in schedule and assignments as determined by needs of the organization
• Safeguards patient privacy and maintains confidentiality of all electronic and printed patient information according to HIPAA guidelines - the Privacy Act - and as stated in the medical center policy on Automated Information Security (AIS)
• Work Schedule: Varying: 8 - 10 - or 12-hour shifts - possible 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 $144 -000 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 Functional Statement #: 82500F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorize