Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiology

Veterans Health Administration•Wichita, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to serve Veterans in its Cardiology Department. The LPN works as a member of a multidisciplinary team to deliver nursing care in an outpatient clinic, providing quality care and customer service in an environment committed to Veterans. The role includes obtaining basic patient data, reviewing medications, assisting with care planning, carrying out interventions under the treatment plan, and contributing to the evaluation of individualized care. The LPN documents care and relevant communications in patients’ computerized medical records, assists patients with disabilities and varying mobility using appropriate safe patient-handling equipment, and responds appropriately to safety hazards and emergencies. The nurse also supports a learning environment by participating in new-employee orientation, giving feedback, and pursuing self-improvement. The primary commitment is to the patient; other duties may be assigned. The scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday, 0730–1600. Telework and virtual work are not available. The full-performance level is GS-06, and selections may be made at GS-03 through GS-06. Cardiology and/or clinic experience is preferred.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
Graduate of an appropriately approved or accredited practical or vocational nursing program, or meet the stated military-training or licensure exceptions.
Active, full, current, unrestricted LPN or LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Meet the grade-specific experience and competency requirements for the grade selected. GS-03 requires no additional qualifications beyond the basic requirements; GS-04 requires one of the specified combinations of LPN/LVN experience, supervised nursing-care experience, or qualifying program duration; GS-05 requires at least one year of qualifying experience at GS-04 level or equivalent and the stated practical nursing competencies; GS-06 requires at least one additional year of qualifying experience at GS-05 level or equivalent and the stated competencies.
Complete required application and onboarding requirements, pass a pre-employment physical evaluation, and undergo the required background/security investigation.
Submit to pre-appointment urinalysis if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position; refusal results in denial of VA employment.
Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Cardiology and/or clinic experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing care to patients presenting with a variety of mental, physical, or behavioral problems in an outpatient clinic.
Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to patient care.
Obtain basic patient data, including vital signs and weight, and perform medication reviews.
Participate in planning and carry out interventions according to the treatment plan; contribute to evaluating individualized interventions.
Record care provided and pertinent interactions and communications in the patient's computerized medical record.
Assist patients with disabilities and varying levels of mobility using appropriate safe patient-handling equipment, such as lifts and slings.
Recognize and report potential safety hazards and life-threatening emergencies, and respond appropriately.
Participate in orientation of new employees, provide feedback as appropriate, and seek opportunities for self-improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.