U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Licensed Practical Nurse WCT 2 Cares Tower 2
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Licensed Practical Nurse WCT 2 Cares Tower 2
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $53,112.00/yr - $87,322.00/yr
Summary The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality healthcare—positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.
Qualifications
Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g - this part.)
Experience or Education or Training: (1) Six months of general experience; (2) One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation; (3) Completion of an intensive – specialized – occupation‑related training course of study or program of less than one year as a NA may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS‑3.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019—Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
English Language Proficiency: NAs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 part II chapter 3 section A paragraph 3j.
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 stated in section A—the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade:
GS‑3: None beyond the basic requirements.
GS‑4: (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; (b) Graduation from an approved school and one year of experience in a nursing care work setting; (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
GS‑5: (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent; (b) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care; (c) Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact appropriately with patients, families, and professional personnel; (d) Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken with commonly prescribed medications; (e) Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and institute emergency measures; (f) Recognizes and appropriately responds to equipment or supply deficiencies; (g) Completed work is under general supervision of an RN or MD/DO.
GS‑6: (a) Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent; (b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties; (c) Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care; (d) Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs; (e) Prepares and administers prescribed medications; (f) Recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations; (g) Knowledge and understanding of human behavior; (h) Establishes constructive relationships with patients and families; (i) Fosters an environment of respect for patient and family rights; (j) Effectively incorporates customer service standards.
Preferred Experience: Greater than 1 year LPN experience; 1 year Long Term Care or 1 year Rehab Experience.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS‑3 to GS‑6.
Duties
Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient’s condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
Established constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, promote positive relationships, and apply customer service standards.
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members and other customers.
Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient’s needs for care, including medication and equipment‑assisted care and patient/family education.
In organizing and delivering care – the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, socio‑economic, and age‑related factors.
Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
Work Schedule: Variable shift – rotating weekend and holidays. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: GS‑3 (94365‑O)/GS‑4 (94366‑O)/GS‑5 (94367‑O)/GS‑6 (94368‑A). Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $53,112.00/yr - $87,322.00/yr
Summary The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality healthcare—positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.
Qualifications
Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g - this part.)
Experience or Education or Training: (1) Six months of general experience; (2) One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation; (3) Completion of an intensive – specialized – occupation‑related training course of study or program of less than one year as a NA may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS‑3.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019—Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
English Language Proficiency: NAs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 part II chapter 3 section A paragraph 3j.
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 stated in section A—the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade:
GS‑3: None beyond the basic requirements.
GS‑4: (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; (b) Graduation from an approved school and one year of experience in a nursing care work setting; (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
GS‑5: (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent; (b) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care; (c) Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact appropriately with patients, families, and professional personnel; (d) Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken with commonly prescribed medications; (e) Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and institute emergency measures; (f) Recognizes and appropriately responds to equipment or supply deficiencies; (g) Completed work is under general supervision of an RN or MD/DO.
GS‑6: (a) Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent; (b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties; (c) Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care; (d) Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs; (e) Prepares and administers prescribed medications; (f) Recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations; (g) Knowledge and understanding of human behavior; (h) Establishes constructive relationships with patients and families; (i) Fosters an environment of respect for patient and family rights; (j) Effectively incorporates customer service standards.
Preferred Experience: Greater than 1 year LPN experience; 1 year Long Term Care or 1 year Rehab Experience.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS‑3 to GS‑6.
Duties
Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient’s condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
Established constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, promote positive relationships, and apply customer service standards.
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members and other customers.
Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient’s needs for care, including medication and equipment‑assisted care and patient/family education.
In organizing and delivering care – the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, socio‑economic, and age‑related factors.
Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
Work Schedule: Variable shift – rotating weekend and holidays. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: GS‑3 (94365‑O)/GS‑4 (94366‑O)/GS‑5 (94367‑O)/GS‑6 (94368‑A). Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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