Practical Nurse
Veterans Affairs, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Summary
The Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) performs a variety of supportive nursing and medical tasks necessary to the care of patients during diagnostic and therapeutic visits to any ECHCS VA Primary Care Clinic location. The LPN’s practice is modeled on the standards established within the VHA model for Patient Aligned Care Teams.
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.
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). Applications must be issued at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
Health care education in the military service or training in the military service accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment.
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.
NOTE: An LPN/LVN who has ever had any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3 – section B – paragraph 16 of this part.
Grade Determinations: In addition to the Basic Requirements, candidates must meet requirements for each grade level applied for as outlined below:
GS‑03: None beyond basic requirements.
GS‑04: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR graduation from an approved school and one year of experience in a nursing care environment; OR graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
GS‑05: Requires at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent and demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
GS‑06: Requires completion of at least one additional year of qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent and demonstrates technical proficiency in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
Duties
Provides a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
Performs routine evaluation of patients and obtains current symptoms and complaints; observes patient condition and responses to treatments and/or medications.
Documents appropriate information in the patient record and reports significant deviations to the RN and/or provider.
Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and prescribed treatment regimes.
Recognizes the need for and institutes cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures when indicated in accordance with established medical center policy & procedure.
Independently performs coordinating duties related to the operation of the clinic such as ordering and maintaining supplies and medications, and obtaining patient data.
Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
Performs other assignments designated by the RN or clinic providers that are essential to patient care and appropriate to the incumbent’s level of training.
Uses motivational interviewing techniques to guide patients to establish goals.
Practices within the nursing scope of practice and functional level, demonstrating and promoting the mission of the VA & ICARE values.
Sets up or reprocesses reusable medical equipment as applicable for all equipment for which you have been trained.
Performs all unit specific nursing interventions and procedures, including but not limited to: understanding and implementing the PACT model, PACT protocols, and the PACT handbook VHA 1101.10(1).
Delivers safe care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies based on ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, VHA Directives, and local policies.
Safely and effectively uses patient care equipment, reports equipment in need of repair.
Correctly and safely performs nursing procedures or seeks help when needed.
Recognizes overt abnormal signs and symptoms and responds appropriately.
Is responsible for timely implementation of orders and nursing interventions.
Requests assistance from co‑workers when needed and knows when to ask for help.
Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments, using the nursing process.
Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment, initiates follow‑up as needed.
Assesses patient’s learning needs and develops and implements a plan to meet those needs.
Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress toward attainment of goals and expected outcomes.
Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patient responses and outcomes.
Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy.
Treats all patients and families with dignity and respect, listens to and honors their perspectives and choices.
Incorporates patient and family cultural backgrounds into planning and delivery of care in a non‑judgmental, nondiscriminatory manner (Patient & Family Centered Care).
Maintains professional boundaries with patients, families, and employees; behaves as a role model.
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm; Telework not available; Virtual not available.
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The Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) performs a variety of supportive nursing and medical tasks necessary to the care of patients during diagnostic and therapeutic visits to any ECHCS VA Primary Care Clinic location. The LPN’s practice is modeled on the standards established within the VHA model for Patient Aligned Care Teams.
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.
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). Applications must be issued at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
Health care education in the military service or training in the military service accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment.
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.
NOTE: An LPN/LVN who has ever had any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3 – section B – paragraph 16 of this part.
Grade Determinations: In addition to the Basic Requirements, candidates must meet requirements for each grade level applied for as outlined below:
GS‑03: None beyond basic requirements.
GS‑04: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; OR graduation from an approved school and one year of experience in a nursing care environment; OR graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
GS‑05: Requires at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent and demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
GS‑06: Requires completion of at least one additional year of qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent and demonstrates technical proficiency in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
Duties
Provides a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
Performs routine evaluation of patients and obtains current symptoms and complaints; observes patient condition and responses to treatments and/or medications.
Documents appropriate information in the patient record and reports significant deviations to the RN and/or provider.
Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and prescribed treatment regimes.
Recognizes the need for and institutes cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures when indicated in accordance with established medical center policy & procedure.
Independently performs coordinating duties related to the operation of the clinic such as ordering and maintaining supplies and medications, and obtaining patient data.
Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
Performs other assignments designated by the RN or clinic providers that are essential to patient care and appropriate to the incumbent’s level of training.
Uses motivational interviewing techniques to guide patients to establish goals.
Practices within the nursing scope of practice and functional level, demonstrating and promoting the mission of the VA & ICARE values.
Sets up or reprocesses reusable medical equipment as applicable for all equipment for which you have been trained.
Performs all unit specific nursing interventions and procedures, including but not limited to: understanding and implementing the PACT model, PACT protocols, and the PACT handbook VHA 1101.10(1).
Delivers safe care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies based on ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, VHA Directives, and local policies.
Safely and effectively uses patient care equipment, reports equipment in need of repair.
Correctly and safely performs nursing procedures or seeks help when needed.
Recognizes overt abnormal signs and symptoms and responds appropriately.
Is responsible for timely implementation of orders and nursing interventions.
Requests assistance from co‑workers when needed and knows when to ask for help.
Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments, using the nursing process.
Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment, initiates follow‑up as needed.
Assesses patient’s learning needs and develops and implements a plan to meet those needs.
Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress toward attainment of goals and expected outcomes.
Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patient responses and outcomes.
Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy.
Treats all patients and families with dignity and respect, listens to and honors their perspectives and choices.
Incorporates patient and family cultural backgrounds into planning and delivery of care in a non‑judgmental, nondiscriminatory manner (Patient & Family Centered Care).
Maintains professional boundaries with patients, families, and employees; behaves as a role model.
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm; Telework not available; Virtual not available.
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