This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until December 31, 2023or beyond if there are additional vacancies. This position is located in Primary Care- Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), responsible for the provision and coordination of services required for organized, multi-disciplinary team approach assuring quality, comprehensive care.

Duties

NOTE: The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) grade is determined by education, experience and verified qualifications as required by VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13;Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard. Major Duties and Responsibilities A. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned Veteran care based on the Veterans' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant Veteran information. B. Completed work should need only a general review by a RN or Provider for appropriateness and conformity with established policies and procedures. C. Managing clinic workflow. Ensuring patients are placed in examination rooms in a timely manner and providing direction to patients as they move through the clinic environment. D. Assist in panel access through scrubbing weekly reviewing scheduled appointments. E. Demonstrates the ability to observe, identify, and respond to the Veteran's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and Veteran/family education. In organizing and delivering care, the LPN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors. F. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. G. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in Veteran's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or Provider. H. Uses sound judgment and demonstrates the ability to recognize the need for initiating emergency measures when indicated and assist in response procedures for cardiac/pulmonary arrest, anaphylaxis, fire, disruptive behavior, bomb threat, external disaster, missing patient, and hazardous spills. Promptly seeks the assistance of the RN or Provider. I. Exhibits knowledge and understanding of human behavior, individual motivation/reaction to situations, population specific factors and demonstrates the ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with Veterans, family and caregivers, and internal and external customers. J. Possesses knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the Veteran, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the Veteran's condition before, during, and following the procedure. K. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced or technically skilled staff related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures. L. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. M. Maintains flexibility in adapting to changes in schedule and workload. Assist other team members willingly. N. Safeguards patient privacy and maintains confidentiality of all electronic, written, verbal and printed patient information according to HIPAA guidelines and the Privacy Act. O. Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills. P. Maintains a work environment that honors diversity. Q. Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions. R. Follows policy and procedures related to fire and disaster drills, safety and security measures. S. Utilizes appropriate computer software packages including Vista, Outlook, Microsoft Word, CPRS, VATAS, etc. Work Schedule: M-F 7-1530, 730-1600 or 8-1630 (depending on location) Compressed/Flexible:Not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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. Education. Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006. Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website. Licensure. Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency. 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: One (1) year experience in psychiatric nursing is highly preferred. Grade Determinations: In addition to the Basic Requirements you must meet one of the following grade requirements. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade. GS-3: None beyond the Basic Requirements. GS-4: Must have completed 6 months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR Graduated from an approved school and have 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 Graduated from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. GS-5: Must have completed 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. GS-6: Must have completed at least (1) one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent and fully meets all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN and demonstrates the following: 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 or physician 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 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: Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements: To perform in a fully successful manner, the individual must have the physical ability to perform job-related duties which require moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), standing (< 1 hour), walking (

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 Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 US
• Name: Lisa Ahearn
• Phone: (928) 445-4860 X6301
• Email: [email protected]