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Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Surgical Specialty Clinics
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Summary
Join the Minneapolis VA Medical Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Outpatient Surgery Clinics! We are looking for dedicated individuals to provide veteran-centered care across multiple specialties within our Outpatient Surgery Service Line. Collaborate across departments - maintain clinic flow - assist with treatments - support minor clinic procedures - and educate patients and families. Be part of a team that makes a difference for our veterans. Apply now!
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.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Education - Please see the Education Section of the announcement for more information
Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of Columbia
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
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
GS-04 - Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
OR Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
OR Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
GS-05 - Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - and /or prescribed treatment regimes
Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care - incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice
Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures
Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO
Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated - promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest
Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO
Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures
However - completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review
GS-06 - Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN
Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions
to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments
and to accurately recognize - report and record relevant patient information
Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures
Ability to observe - identify - and respond to a patient's needs for care including medication - 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
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 medications/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO - and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed
Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations - and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members - and other staff
Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and to promote positive relationships - communication and socialization skills
Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customers
Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures
Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The 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.
Duties
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Surgery Outpatient Clinics span multiple floors of the medical center and support a wide range of specialties - including but not limited to: Anesthesia - Audiology - Cardiac Surgery - Colon and Rectal - Dental - Dermatology - ENT - Eye - General Surgery - Orthopedics - Plastics - Podiatry - Radiation Oncology - Surgical Oncology - Thoracic Surgery - Urology - Vascular - and Wound
Cross-training is a required part of this role
Duties include but not limited to: Collaborates effectively with surgery clinic providers - patients and their families - social workers - nurse colleagues - and other professionals to ensure comprehensive management of specialty/surgical care
Completes intake and check-in processes - including obtaining and recording vital signs - pre-visit questionnaires - and associated clinical reminders in accordance with established policies
Orders labs - x-rays - ultrasounds - and other routine tests under established standing orders policies
Performs and documents assigned nursing care in the ambulatory care setting - such as immunization administration - suture removal - catheter insertion - wound care - and more
Observes and becomes competent in the setup - flow - and support of minor procedures - including maintaining sterile fields and assisting with specimen collection
Adheres to standards of practice and safe techniques in the preparation - administration - and monitoring of prescribed medications
Supports patient and family education initiatives - focusing on self-management - prevention - and wellness
Recognizes - supports - and complies with all Suicide Prevention initiatives
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - Tours range from 0700-1800 with start times ranging from 0700-0930 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment/Relocation incentive authorized for eligible - highly qualified applicants
A service agreement is required for all recruitment/relocation incentives
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
The VA Midwest Health Care Network 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 Veteran's community
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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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.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
Education - Please see the Education Section of the announcement for more information
Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of Columbia
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
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
GS-04 - Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
OR Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
OR Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
GS-05 - Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - and /or prescribed treatment regimes
Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care - incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice
Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures
Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO
Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated - promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest
Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO
Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures
However - completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review
GS-06 - Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN
Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions
to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments
and to accurately recognize - report and record relevant patient information
Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures
Ability to observe - identify - and respond to a patient's needs for care including medication - 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
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 medications/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO - and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed
Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations - and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members - and other staff
Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and to promote positive relationships - communication and socialization skills
Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customers
Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures
Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The 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.
Duties
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Surgery Outpatient Clinics span multiple floors of the medical center and support a wide range of specialties - including but not limited to: Anesthesia - Audiology - Cardiac Surgery - Colon and Rectal - Dental - Dermatology - ENT - Eye - General Surgery - Orthopedics - Plastics - Podiatry - Radiation Oncology - Surgical Oncology - Thoracic Surgery - Urology - Vascular - and Wound
Cross-training is a required part of this role
Duties include but not limited to: Collaborates effectively with surgery clinic providers - patients and their families - social workers - nurse colleagues - and other professionals to ensure comprehensive management of specialty/surgical care
Completes intake and check-in processes - including obtaining and recording vital signs - pre-visit questionnaires - and associated clinical reminders in accordance with established policies
Orders labs - x-rays - ultrasounds - and other routine tests under established standing orders policies
Performs and documents assigned nursing care in the ambulatory care setting - such as immunization administration - suture removal - catheter insertion - wound care - and more
Observes and becomes competent in the setup - flow - and support of minor procedures - including maintaining sterile fields and assisting with specimen collection
Adheres to standards of practice and safe techniques in the preparation - administration - and monitoring of prescribed medications
Supports patient and family education initiatives - focusing on self-management - prevention - and wellness
Recognizes - supports - and complies with all Suicide Prevention initiatives
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - Tours range from 0700-1800 with start times ranging from 0700-0930 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment/Relocation incentive authorized for eligible - highly qualified applicants
A service agreement is required for all recruitment/relocation incentives
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
The VA Midwest Health Care Network 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 Veteran's community
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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