This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

The LPN assigned to Medicine Specialty Clinics, Medicine Service at the Zorn Avenue facility will provide direct patient care to Veterans (adult through geriatric) for both acute and chronic diseases. Incumbent should be self-directed, reliable, flexible and organized with great communication skills. Possess the ability to multi-task in a fast paced clinical environment with a focus on team work. Demonstrate a respect for all patient cultural values, beliefs, and practices. Provide patient education for Veterans and their significant others toward prevention of acute and chronic diseases, and work to maintain or improve health status and quality of life. Work with a variety of VA and community providers directly, after receiving guidance from an RN or specialty care provider. The LPN may be assigned to a provider in a specialty clinic/s under that provider's immediate supervision for the day-to-day operation of the clinic(s), and require little direct supervision. The LPN may be the sole nurse, under direct clinical supervision of the provider during extended hours clinics. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0830-1700, occasional Saturday clinics Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: A $6,000 recruitment incentive with a two year commitment is authorized for external applicants. EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected]. , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Pay Schedule: VA73

Requirements

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. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a licensed practical nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and/or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) http://www.nlnac.org (copy of transcripts required) - OR - Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment; 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: GS-6: Requires at least 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent and fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN. In addition the following criteria must be met: 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 patient' conditions. Ability to observe, identify, and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education. Prepare and administer prescribed medication (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular) 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. Establish constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills. 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. Actively seek out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. Preferred Experience: 2 years medical/surgical experience, outpatient experience References: VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13, Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse QUALIFICATIONSTANDARD, dated April 2003, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0600/0620.htm The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. Physical Requirements: Light to moderate lifting (1-44 lbs.); Light carrying (up to 15 lbs.); Straight Pulling (up to .5 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 1 hours); Standing (up to 2 hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16";Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of color; Hearing (aid permitted).

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 US
• Name: LAURA MARAMAN
• Phone: 615-225-4634 X24634
• Email: [email protected]