This Licensed Practical Nurse position is located in the Nursing MHRRTP Service at Jesse Brown 820 S. Damen Ave 60612. The LPN is responsible for performing nonstandard and specialized nursing activities, requiring broad work experience and demonstrated skill sufficient to resolve a range of nursing problems.

Duties

9 North/South is an active 1 to 6 week Substance Abuse/Psychosocial Rehabilitation unit caring for a diverse population of patients with emphasis on substance abuse and serious mental illness. Candidate for this job must be able to render care utilizing sensitivity in addressing the needs of the population served. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, or Physician, the LPN is accountable for the quality of nursing care he/she provides. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ability to utilize critical thinking processes that will afford favorable outcomes for the Veterans; self-direction requiring minimal supervision to provide care daily; demonstrates effective decision making when selecting appropriate approaches to individualizing nurse care; readily adapts to changing situations; co-leader of groups; incumbent will be assigned to 9 North/South as needed, etc. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining American Heart Association (AHA) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) per facility policy. Work Schedule: Evening shift 3:30 PM to Midnight or Night shift 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM Includes weekends and holidays Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

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. Must possess a current, full, active and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical nurse or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. This is required in order to hold a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Federal Government. Must be a graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing that was approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing (Accrediting Commission, NLNAC) at the time you completed the program. Must be proficient in both spoken and written English. Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402 (d), and 7407 (d). Preferred Experience: 2 years LPN psychiatric experience Demonstrated organizational and time management skills Experience with administration of medications and injections Effectiveness as an interdisciplinary team member Excellent communication skills written and oral Basic computer skills Strong interpersonal skills In addition to the Basic Requirements above, you must also meet the following requirements to be appointed as a LPN/LVN at the GS-6 grade level. GS-6 level: You must possess 1 year of creditable experience at the GS-5 level as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse. In addition, can you demonstrate the following KSAs: 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 the 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, cultural, spiritual, 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 nd 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: http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf, VA HANDBOOK 5005/3 PART II APPENDIX G13 Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and lifting in the direct care of patients; some extended periods of sitting.

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 Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 US
• Name: Shaundila Bass
• Phone: 312-569-7917
• Email: [email protected]