The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare (VAGLAHS) is seeking a highly skilled/experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to serve in our busy Same Day Surgery Unit. Must be able to carry out routine assignments independently in accordance with unit standards and established guidelines. Independently able to complete nursing assignments

Duties

Typical duties include but are not limited to: Duties include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Responsible for Clinical Reminder completion (including but not exclusive to): Alcohol Screening, Tobacco Screening, PTSD Screening, Depression Screening, Advance Directives, ACOVE, A1C Screening, COVID-19 Screening, Suicide Screening, Diabetes Foot Exam, Nephropathy Exam, LDL < 100 Screening, Diabetes Eye Exam, Patient Education 2. Completes vital signs and basic anthropometric measurements including pain level and oxygen saturation and parameter documentation 3. Incorporates an understanding of principles of infection control and hand hygiene into clinical practice 4. Demonstrates understanding of proper body mechanics as this position requires walking, standing, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and turning 5. Improves organizational performance by creating a positive work culture and adheres to principles of Nursing Ethics as supported by the American Nurses Association and the mission, vision, values, human resource management, and culture of the organization 6. Works in Primary Care and Subspecialty clinics as assigned to arrange and clean the clinic environment, screen patients, and assist with the provision of a variety of patient care services adjusting for fluctuating patient load and staffing to ensure smooth clinic operation and maintenance. The LPN is expected to meet clinic priorities and deadlines and to provide quality care meeting optimal VHA Primary Care and clinic designated standards of care and organizational policies and procedures 7. Assists with diagnostic and/or treatment procedures including obtaining and preparing sterile equipment and a wide variety of specialized equipment as performed on an outpatient basis 8. Provides nursing care to patients and families as members of specialized population cohorts such as women Veterans, the homeless, dementia and Alzheimer patients, victims of abuse, and those with military related trauma endured both physically and psychologically 9. Participates in Federal clinical initiatives such as the vaccination of Veterans, their spouses and caregivers, and significant others in our outpatient and drive-through clinics 10. Administers medications using recognized rights of medication administration and the bar-code system, if available, including nebulizer treatments 11. Collects routine laboratory specimens following organizational policies and procedures 12. Performs standard clinical diagnostic screenings such as, but not limited to, blood glucose monitoring, bladder scanning, venipuncture (as needed), minor dressing changes, and electrocardiograms 13. Certified, and administers American Heart Association basic life support (CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation) as necessary 14. Assists with clinic orientation of new employees 15. Participates in clinic in-service programs 16. Participates in continuing and in-service education programs as provided by NMV AHCS 17. Adheres to patient teaching protocols as appropriate 18. Assumes responsibility for occupational growth and development and completes assignments in the Federal Talent Management System (TMS) learning platform which can be offered locally, regionally, and nationally Work Schedule: Monday through Friday. 11:30am to 08:00pm Compressed Tour: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Duty Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90073

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. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Education or Training: Must be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant, or have you completed Health care education in the military service or training in the military service. 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 Experience: Completion of at least one year at the GS 5 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS 5 LPN and be technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Completed work needs only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G13 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. Physical Requirements: Moderate Lifting (up to 44 lbs.); Light Carrying (under 15 lbs.); reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking (Up to 3 hours); Standing (Up to 3 hours); Kneeling (Up to 1 hour)

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 Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90073 US
• Name: Monica Sierra
• Phone: 505-265-1711 X7502
• Email: [email protected]