Licensed Practical Nurse (Surgical Specialty)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Surgical Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Orlando VA Healthcare System.

The LPN provides postoperative and non-surgical care in collaboration with the healthcare team, under supervision of RN/MD, and adheres to licensure and VA policies. The role emphasizes wound care, medication administration, patient education, and coordination of care within a specialized surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Active LPN/LVN license in the United States.
• Ability to provide nursing care under supervision.
• Knowledge of medication administration per policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to Veterans under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician.
• Administer prescribed medications and document administration.
• Monitor and document patient status and response to treatments.
• Coordinate patient care and schedule appointments with care teams.
• Participate in facility performance improvement activities.

Skills

Practical nursing

Patient care

Communication

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN license and education

Job description

Summary

The Surgical Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for surgical and non-surgical patient care and works in collaboration with others at the Orlando VA Healthcare System. The LPN provides post-op care - wound care - or any other nursing interventions as permitted by the governing licensing authorities and/or the Veteran Health Administration.

Summary

The Surgical Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for surgical and non-surgical patient care and works in collaboration with others at the Orlando VA Healthcare System. The LPN provides post-op care - wound care - or any other nursing interventions as permitted by the governing licensing authorities and/or the Veteran Health Administration.

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
• English Language Proficiency
• 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)
• 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
• Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission - 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor - New York - NY 10006
• Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC 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
• See paragraph 4 - section C
• 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
• 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-3 - 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-4. Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria in paragraphs 3b(2)(a) through (c) below: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
• OR Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) 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 Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
• GS-5 Completion of at least 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
• Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
• Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - and /or prescribed treatment regimes
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact [in an appropriate manner] with patients - family members - professional and [other] supportive personnel [involved in the delivery of] patient care - [incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures
• Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO
• Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated - promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest
• Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
• Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO
• Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures
• However - completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review
• GS-6 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
• Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions
• to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments
• and to accurately recognize - report and record relevant patient information
• Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) 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
• In organizing and delivering care - the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional - 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
• QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED IN EDUCATION SECTION BELOW:

Duties

• The LPN provides nursing care to Veterans with a variety of needs and maintains acceptable clinical skills in the healthcare setting - under close supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN)
• Duties include but are not limited to: Demonstrates knowledge of practical nursing care exercising judgment in planning and intervention - requiring supervision to provide a practical knowledge of human body structure - sterile techniques - and procedures
• Cares for Veterans in accordance with established nursing procedures - standards of care - and plan of care
• Completes work under the close supervision of an RN or Provider
• May require routine or detailed higher-level review depending on the complexity of Veteran care
• Demonstrates technical competence to prepare - administer - and appropriately document Veteran education of medications - and nursing actions taken for commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the Veteran's response to medication administered and/or contraindications to medications - reporting any noted change in Veteran's condition to RN or Provider
• Recognizes and documents changes in Veteran's condition - reporting changes to the RN and/or Provider - initiating action with direction
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient care situations and seeks assistance of the RN and/or Provider
• Responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
• Schedules appointments for Veterans in collaboration with team members
• Participates in work groups - teams - and/or committees and supports the facility performance improvement activities and organizational goals
• Attends unit-based in-services - continuing education - and mandatory review programs
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1630 / 0730-1600 - depending on location
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized
• Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• 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 avilable Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 80906F - 80905F - 80904F - 80903F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.