The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse (Telehealth). The Licensed Practical Nurse (Telehealth) will function out of the Wade Park VA Medical Center in Wade VA Medical Center Telehealth section, within Community Outpatient Services (COPS). *Although the location can be listed as Wade Park, the location can be discussed during the interview*

Duties

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf Provides nursing care for adults with population specific needs by incorporating pertinent physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs into the patient plan of care. Promotes the incorporation of current patient care data in actively contributing to the development of the patient's overall health plan and in carrying out assigned nursing interventions. Demonstrates nursing practice with remote supervision of a RN, physician, or licensed independent provider. Collaborates with and support the RN, physician, or licensed independent provider with appropriately prioritizing the overall patient care needs and adjusts plans for care delivery pm. Proactively assists the RN, physician, or licensed independent provider in addressing patient's needs for medications/treatments, accurately preparing and administering medications/treatments accurately and promptly under the general supervision of a RN, physician, or licensed independent provider per policies/procedures and including the patient's response to the medication/treatment Demonstrates understanding of the effects and/or subtle signs and symptoms of potential reactions caused by medications, treatments, and procedures. Promptly records and reports these observations and initiates appropriate, prescribed interventions. Performs personal care, diagnostic support duties and treatments according to procedure with minimal direction from the professional nurse in a timely manner. Completes required patient care documentation and records significant observations and actions utilizing the nursing process in a clear and concise manner. Demonstrates the ability to assist RN, physician, and/or licensed independent provider to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery. Makes astute observations of subtle, less obvious changes, both physical and emotional, in patient's condition, and accurately and thoroughly documents care delivered and patient's response to care that could require immediate modification of the patient's care plan. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN, physician, and/or licenses independent provider of changes in patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to recognize potential urgent/emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance of the RN, physician, or licensed independent provider for team interventions and effectively intervenes, as directed to assure safe and therapeutic patient care. Supports the RN, physician, and licensed independent provider in monitoring the practice of unlicensed or non-medical staff in patient care delivery. Promptly reports care that deviates from normal practice patterns to the registered nurse, physician, and independent provider so that care issues may be addressed immediately. Demonstrates the independent technical knowledge and skills that are complex in nature and that contribute to the veteran's treatment plan and support the successful completion of the Telehealth visit. Performs Telehealth imaging, including Tele-Eye screening (Teleretinal Imaging and Tonometry), Teledermatology, Telewound care and other Telehealth programming, as identified and referred by the primary care provider, other providers, and the imager. Provides patient education regarding the imaging process. Facilitation of the clinical, business, scheduling and technical aspects for real-time Telehealth applications, including, but not limited to, Primary Care Telehealth and multiple specialty services as well as VA Video Connect patient education. Uses vide-conferencing technologies, Telehealth technology and scheduling software to coordinate and connect staff, resources, patients and providers in the manner effective to delivery of services, patient care, education and training. Assists patients and their families in taking an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles for more positive patient outcomes. Conducts quality control procedures on equipment and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports and workload reporting. Coordinates with Biomedical and Information Technology staff for the installation upgrade of hardware and software for all Telehealth technologies. Performs other collateral duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 4:30pm. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92350-O Telework: Telework will be discussed during interviews in detail 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. Must be a graduate of school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing. (Education will be waived for current VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions.) Must possess a 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. Valid Driver's License Grade Determinations:GS-07: Must possess at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-6 level or equivalent. You must fully meet all performance requirements for the GS-6 LPN/LVN or equivalent and your resume must fully support this. Examples of experience include: Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations; ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions; use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information; Completed work only needs 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. 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. Preferred Experience: Primary Care experience Telepresenter experience Experience performing Teleretinal Imaging, Tonometry, and Teledermatology Imaging, Patient education on VA Video Connect References: VA Qualification Standards in VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-07. Physical Requirements: Applicant must possess the ability to climb stairs; lift, carry, pull, and push up to 25 pounds; frequent walking, standing, kneeling; repeated bending, squatting; and driving a car for periods up to 2 hours.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System 10701 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106 US
• Name: Marquis Belton
• Phone: 216-701-1726
• Email: [email protected]