This is an External job announcement. Current permanent Columbus VA Medical Center employees, permanent VA employees from another facility, and current permanent employees from another Federal Agency MUST apply under the INTERNAL announcement, CBSR-11743510-23-JD. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/24/2023. Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), previously known as 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 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), previously known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006. Additional information may also be obtained from the ACEN Website. Exceptions include: Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. 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; and for their future personnel actions under this authority. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. 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. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met. GS-03: Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements. GS-04: Experience. Six months of qualifying experience as a LPN or LVN. OR Experience and Education. Graduation from an approved school and 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 Education. Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedure, and techniques. GS-05: You may qualify based on your experience or education as described below: Experience. Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent and fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-4 LPN/LVN. You will be rated on the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) based on your application for this position. Please make sure that each is addressed in detail in the body of your resume. For the FULL list of KSA's used for qualifications please refer to: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II Appendix G13, LICENSED PRACTICAL OR VOCATIONAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-06: You may qualify based on your experience or education as described below: Experience. Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent and fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN. You will be rated on the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) based on your application for this position. Please make sure that each is addressed in detail in the body of your resume. For the FULL list of KSA's used for qualifications please refer to: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II Appendix G13, LICENSED PRACTICAL OR VOCATIONAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II Appendix G13, LICENSED PRACTICAL OR VOCATIONAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06. Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently to move objects. This could include moving objects such as pieces of equipment and assistance in moving patient. Exposure to meeting with patients and relatives needs and expectations. Work with critically ill patients and may observe patient suffering. ["VA Central Ohio Health Care System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Primary Care/Women's Health Gynecology. Duty location is the Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center. This LPN will provide safe, prompt, and skillful nursing care for patients with a variety of needs. The LPN will work Gynecology/Surgery with the Women's Health PACT Teams as needed. Minimum qualifications include 2-3 years successful nursing practice. Previous women's health experience preferred. The incumbent must have excellent customer service skills and work well with teams. BLS certification is required. Duties include but are not limited to: Qualifying experience in successful nursing practice as an LPN, maintaining acceptable standards within a health care setting under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Grade Patient Care areas can include Primary Care (including CBOCs and Alternative Care Delivery Facilities), Med/Surg, Mental Health and Behavioral Science, Geriatric and Extended Care (including Home Based Primary Care and Community Health). The Licensed Practical Nurse functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician and is directly responsible to the Clinical Nurse Manger. The function of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to provide quality nursing care to veterans. The Licensed Practical Nurse possesses knowledge and skills to perform practical nurse assessment, procedures, practices, and techniques at a level determined by the Qualification Standards and demonstrated competency. The Licensed Practical Nurse possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to: Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers. Maintain confidentiality of written, electronic, and verbal patient/employee information. Work and function within a safe manner including infection control and use of equipment. Assure that patient safety is paramount in all aspects of patient care. Integrate and apply pertinent aspects of the Outpatient Clinic performance improvement program into his/her professional practice. Utilize nursing research and literature in practice. Integrate and apply aspects of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations National Patient Safety Goals as applicable to their area of practice. If Applicable: Schedule appointments for patients in collaboration with team members to ensure that all patients are scheduled within time constraints established by ACA guidelines and VHA policies especially adhering to priority access for service connected and OEF/OIF veteran populations Will be proficient in women's gender specific care, including but not limited to: a. performing chaperone duties b. room preparation and instrumentation c. specimen collection d. tracking cervical cancer screenings The Licensed Practical Nurse demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age related needs of the veteran patients served in his/her assigned service area. This knowledge includes an understanding of the changes associated with aging, and the relevance of this knowledge in following the plan of care. He/she must be able to assess the patient's current health status, which will facilitate the delivery of care appropriate to the age/population specific needs of the adult and older adult patient. They will also demonstrate knowledge of the specific needs of children, as they may be present with care is provided to the adult veteran. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Telework Eligible: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement Title: CBSR-11743518-23-JD/Licensed Practical Nurse - Women's Health. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
