Licensed Practical Nurse-Community Living Center

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) to join the nursing service. The role involves direct patient care, assessment, and execution of the nursing process within the facility’s interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must hold a state-approved LPN/LVN program, be licensed in the U.S., and demonstrate proficient English. The full-time position includes shift work and patient-care responsibilities across units.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the State agency.
• Accredited by NLNAC at time program completed.
• Must be proficient in English (spoken and written).
• Current, full, active license as LPN/LVN in the United States or DC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to residents as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Utilize the nursing process to direct resident care and document accordingly.
• Meet physical requirements and perform duties within license scope, including medication administration.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing care

Education

State-approved LPN/LVN program

NLNAC-accredited program

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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
• 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
• An LPN[/LVN] who has or has ever had - any license(s) revoked - suspended - denied - restricted - limited - or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16 of this part
• English Language Proficiency
• Must be proficient in both spoken and written English
• 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)
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).Grade Determinations: GS-03 None beyond the basic requirements
• LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. - medication administration)
• however - completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved
• GS-04 Six (6) months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
• OR Graduation from an approved school and one (1) 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 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 Completion of at least one (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
• GS-06 Completion of] at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN
• Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Preferred Experience: Six months to a year experience preferred in long term - short term - rehabilitation - or acute care and dementia experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS - 6
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS -3 to GS - 6
• Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs
• and over)
• Heavy Carrying (45 lbs
• and over);Straight Pulling (up to 4 hours)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking (up to 8 hours)
• Standing (up to 8 hours)
• Kneeling (up to 8 hours)
• Both legs required or prosthesis
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Ability to read typewritten characters - glasses permitted
• Ability to hear the whispered voice - hearing aid permitted.

Duties

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Is expected to be self-directed but work closely with the interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive - efficient - coordinated care to residents with complex medical conditions Approaches each resident's care from a holistic perspective focusing on the resident's physical - psychological - social - and spiritual well-being Must be able to utilize the nursing process to direct the care of the geriatric resident population - meets or exceeds all physical requirements for efficient/effective resident care including but not limited to pushing - pulling - heavy lifting - and carrying 35 or more pounds Possess current BLS heart saver certificate and participate in code events
• Must embrace Cultural Transformation and the efforts to transform the CLC into a "home like environment" for the residents Ability to observe - identify and respond to the resident's needs for care - including medication - equipment-assisted care - and patient/family education Organizes and delivers care - recognizes - and considers emotional - cultural - spiritual - socio-economic - and age-related factors This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Work Schedule: Primarily nights - may include 8 and 12 hour shifts - days - nights - weekends - and holidays
• Schedule will ultimately be determined by supervisor and facility needs
• Compressed/Flexible: Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized