Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Hot Springs South Dakota
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Licensed Practical Nurse right now, this vacancy will be placed in South Dakota. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1011071
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) is located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota, where we are known for our blue skies, pine forests, rich history, moderate climate and friendly western hospitality. The VA BHHCS provide! s primary, surgical, behavioral health, community living cente! r (nursing home care), and domiciliary (residential rehabilitation treatment program - RRTP) care for Veterans residing in western South Dakota and portions of Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Care is delivered through the Fort Meade (near Sturgis) and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers, as well as through a number of community-based outpatient and rural outreach clinics. VA Black Hills is part of VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS5 to GS6 . The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are cov! ered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
The incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required DUTIES:
This position is located in the outpatient clinic area PACT Teams in Hot Springs, SD. Incumbent is responsible for performing a full range of complex and non-complex patient care procedures specified in the Licensed Practical Nurse functional description for the grade assigned. The LPN will be responsible for rooming patients, identi! fying normal and abnormal patient conditions, implementing nursing orde! rs, and conducting nursing interventions as prescribed and within license. Prepares patients for procedures and assists with tests and examinations within the Specialty Clinic (orthopedics, podiatry,general surgery, ENT, optometry, ophthalmology, and urology). Documents all procedures and observation in the patient's electronic medical record.Instructs patients in sound health practices taking into account age, illness,physical limitations, culture and socioeconomic status. Performs routing administrative functions including ordering supplies and assuring each room isequipped and has materials needed for optimal patient flow. Applicants should have an interest in providing quality care for patients.
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am -4:00pm
Location: This position is located in the Primary Care- Hot Springs, SD.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
U.S. citizenship.
Must have graduated from a school of practical or vocational nursing, approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accrediting agency and/or the National League for Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
Incumbent must possess and maintain a full, active, current, and unrestricted license as a graduate/licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.
Applicants will be expected to pass and maintain the physical requirements established for this position and are also subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Language Proficiency Requirement: Incumbents must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements stated in section A, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The cand! idate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence! required for the grade.
For GS-5: (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. (b) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. (c) Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services.
For GS-6: In addition to meeting the requirements for the GS-5 level, has completed at least an additional year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent. Has the knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex practical nursing care assignments, including assignments for selected acute care, long-term or ambulatory care, or psychiatric patients requiring skilled nursing car! e. Serves as a member of a health care team with these selected patients and provides care to them on a regular and recurring basis. Completes assigned duties and responsibilities which involve performing nonstandard and specialized practical nursing activities at the GS-6 level, requiring broad work experience and demonstrated skill sufficient to resolve a range of nursing problems.
NOTE: Promotion to each level is dependent upon meeting criteria-based performance standards and grade level criteria set by LPN Professional Standards Board.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G13, LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD at
http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local Human Resources Office) and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and S! cientific Positions at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs! /GS0100/0185.htm
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires standing up to 4 hours, walking up to 4 hours, bending/stooping up to 2 hours, heavy lifting/carrying (45 pounds and over) and transferring in administration of patient care. In addition, the incumbent must be emotionally stable and adjust to different types of personalities, demonstrating cheerfulness, compassion, courtesy and concern. He/she must be quick and dependable in taking emergency action as directed and use initiative in preventing accidents.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditatio! n at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For m! ore information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in! the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer c! ompetitive status.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 14:12:12 GMT