Licensed Practical Nurse- Southwest VA Clinic Phoenix AZ

Veterans Health Administration•Goodyear, AZ

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in an assigned patient-care area and performs duties that promote quality health care, positive customer service, and an environment committed to serving Veterans. The LPN works under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee and provides care within the scope of licensure and applicable policies and procedures. The role includes gathering and documenting patient information, providing patient care, administering medications, and responding to changes in patients’ conditions. The LPN is responsible for the proper storage, cleaning, and use of reusable medical equipment (RME), including locating the relevant standard operating procedures. The LPN also follows infection-control procedures when caring for patients in isolation. This is a full-time position with a work schedule of 0630–1700. Telework and virtual work are not available. The full performance level is GS-6; selection may be at GS-3 through GS-6.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
Graduation from a practical or vocational nursing school approved by the appropriate state agency and/or accredited by NLNAC, subject to the stated exceptions.
Active, full, current, and unrestricted LPN or LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated grandfathering provision.
Meet the qualification criteria for the grade selected. GS-4 criteria include qualifying LPN/LVN experience or qualifying nursing-care experience and/or education as specified in the announcement. GS-5 requires at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level plus the stated practical nursing competencies. GS-6 requires one additional year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent and the stated competencies.
Demonstrate practical nursing knowledge and ability appropriate to the selected grade, including patient care, medication administration and documentation, recognizing emergencies, and working appropriately with patients, families, and the care team.
Complete required pre-employment screening and onboarding, including a background/security investigation and physical examination; selected applicants in testing-designated positions are subject to urinalysis.
Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Serve the required one- or two-year trial period, during which continued employment is evaluated.
Meet the application requirements listed in the announcement’s Required Documents section.

Nice To Haves

Two years of primary care experience.
Two years of acute care or long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Observe and interview patients and significant others to gather information for reporting and documentation in accordance with policy and standards.
Immediately recognize and report signs and symptoms of emergencies, such as evisceration, hemorrhage, shock, coma, seizure, and airway obstruction, to the RN and/or healthcare provider.
Provide patient care and administer medications.
Store, clean, and use reusable medical equipment properly, and locate the applicable standard operating procedures for equipment in the clinical area.
Follow proper infection-control procedures when caring for patients in an isolation environment.
Document medication administration and observe and report patient responses or changes in condition, as applicable to the role and facility procedures.
Recognize and report equipment breakage, malfunction, loss, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies to appropriate personnel.
Seek assistance and assist with emergency and resuscitation procedures when indicated, within the scope of the role.