Licensed Practical Nurse - Telehealth Clinical Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tulsa, OK is recruiting for one Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) at the GS-7 level within the Nursing Specialty Service. The role requires active LPN/LVN licensure in the United States and English language proficiency.

Duties include standard nursing tasks, medication administration under supervision, and Telehealth-related responsibilities. The position emphasizes advanced nursing skills, documentation, and collaboration with RNs and physicians to

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and English proficient.
• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Full, active, current licensure as LPN/LVN in US territory/state.
• Exceptions: military nursing education may qualify for licensure.
• Licensure must be unrestricted.
• Knowledge of telehealth processes is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately under RN/MD supervision.
• Assist RN/MD in prioritizing patient care and adjusting plans.
• Document patient observations and responses to care promptly.
• Provide telehealth nursing services as required (telehealth imaging, tele-dermal, tele-wound care).
• Support patient education and ensure adherence to care plans.

Education

LPN/LVN licensure (state)

Graduate of approved school of practical nursing

Job description

Summary

The VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System - Nursing Specialty Service - is currently recruiting for one (1) Licensed Practical Nurse in Tulsa (James Mountain Inhofe VAMC).

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Citizen of the US
• Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens
• English Language
• Must be proficient in both spoken and written English 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 at the time the program was completed by the applicant
• Exceptions: 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 DC
• 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
• Grade Determination
• In addition to the basic requirements stated in section A - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
• The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade GS-7 Licensed Vocational Nurse The GS-7 grade level is for select - complex LPN/LVN positions - as established by each health care facility
• To be advanced - employees must meet all of the following standards - provided the standard is part of their assignment
• Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-6 level or equivalent - fully meeting all of the performance requirements for the GS-6 LPN/LVN
• Knowledge and skills necessary to carry out more specialized patient care duties - including assignments in selected - more complex inpatient and/or outpatient care settings
• Knowledge base promotes the incorporation of current patient care data in actively contributing to the development of the patient's overall health plan and in carrying out assigned nursing interventions
• Positions at this grade level require broader knowledge and skills because supervision is more general and employees are expected to be involved to a greater degree in the development and modification of treatment plans
• Ability to assist RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery
• Makes astute observations of subtle - less obvious changes - both physical and emotional - in patient's condition - and accurately and thoroughly documents care delivered and patient's response to care that could require immediate modification of the patient's care plan
• Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or MD/DO of changes in patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention
• At this grade level - the LPN/LVN is expected to participate to a greater degree in prioritizing - and - as appropriate - modifying patient care treatment
• They must also possess the ability to observe more subtle physical and emotional changes in patients and demonstrate taking appropriate action based on those observations
• Ability to proactively assist the RN or MD/DO in addressing patient's needs for medication/treatments - accurately administering prescribed medications/treatments according to established policies/procedures and appropriately recording administration and patient's response to medications/treatments received
• (This may include restricted medication locally authorized for administration by employees at this grade level.) Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to readily recognize the more subtle signs and symptoms of potential or actual drug reactions - promptly inform the RN or MD/DO of observed changes in patient's condition and initiate appropriate - prescribed interventions
• Employees at this grade level demonstrate broader knowledge and skill with respect to these responsibilities than employees at lower grade levels
• Knowledge and skill to promptly recognize potential urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO for appropriate team intervention and effectively intervene - as directed - to assure the continuation of optimal - safe and therapeutic patient care delivery
• At this grade level - the LPN/LVN must have a broader knowledge of the patient treatment process and exercise judgment that demonstrates the ability to effectively intervene when appropriate
• Assists individuals or groups of patients and their families to take an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles for more positive patient outcomes
• Exercises skill in influencing and communicating with unusually difficult to care for or communicate with patients and/or family members who may exhibit problems with lack of self-control - resistant or abusive behaviors - or impediments in their ability to understand or follow instructions
• This includes the ability to effectively deal with the above types of patients under very general supervision
• Exhibits skill - creativity and initiative in contributing to the improvement of overall care delivery and patient and/or family satisfaction levels through active participation in committees/task forces - research projects or in developing educational materials/media Actively promotes and effectively incorporates established customer service standards in all aspects of their practice
• Possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices to serve as a resource person for other staff in organizing and implementing more complex/specialized patient care
• Serves as a role model and mentor to other nursing staff in the application of more complex technology - effectively guiding and directing their continuing practice in these areas
• Supports the RN or MD/DO in monitoring the practice of unlicensed nursing or non-medical staff in patient care delivery
• Promptly reports any deviations from normal practice patterns to the RN or MD/DO
• In addition to responsibilities at the lower grade level - the LPN/LVN is responsible for monitoring the practice of non-licensed nursing and medical staff
• Work of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision
• Individuals in these positions are - to a considerable extent - expected to exercise independent technical judgments and to possess and apply a comprehensive working knowledge of the principles - art and science of practical nursing
• The staff mix is such that employees at this grade level are expected to perform practical nursing duties of considerable difficulty and responsibility under very general supervision
• Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - and providing leadership in assisting other staff improve and advance their nursing practice
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• This vacancy is being announced above the full performance level at a GS-7 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

Duties

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) GS-7 performs more complex nursing assignments within their practice setting
• Possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices
• Major Duties and Responsibilities: Incumbent demonstrates nursing practice with remote supervision of a registered nurse or physician
• Administers medication accurately and promptly under the general supervision of a registered nurse
• Demonstrates understanding of the effects and/or reactions caused by medications - treatments - and procedures
• Records and reports these observations
• Demonstrates the ability to assist RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery
• Makes astute observations of subtle - less obvious changes - both physical and emotional - in patient's condition - and accurately and thoroughly documents care delivered and patient's response to care that could require immediate modification of the patient's care plan
• Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or MD/DO of changes in patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention
• At this grade level - the LPN/LVN is expected to participate to a greater degree in prioritizing - and - as appropriate - modifying patient care treatment
• Incumbent demonstrates the independent technical knowledge and skills that are complex in nature and that contribute to the veteran's treatment plan and support the successful completion of the Telehealth visit
• Incumbent performs Telehealth imaging - including tele-retinal screening - tele-dermatology Tele-wound care and other Telehealth programming as technology becomes available - as identified and referred by the primary care provider - other providers - and the imager
• Guided by local policy/standing orders - the imager can initiate consultations for patients on behalf of the primary care provider - who retains responsibility for patient care
• The TCT will provide patient education regarding the imaging process
• Incumbent is responsible for the patient site facilitation of the clinical - business - scheduling and technical aspects for real-time Telehealth applications - including - but not limited to - Tele-mental health - primary care Telehealth - Telerehabilitation and tele-patient education clinics
• Uses video-conferencing technologies - Telehealth technology and scheduling software to coordinate and connect staff - resources - patients and providers in the manner effective to delivery of services - patient care - education and training
• Responsible for any patient - staff education/ training - documentation - and assistance with workload capture that is basic for the completion of the visit and/ or train
• The TCT assists in patient care under the direct supervision of an independent licensed healthcare provider
• The TCT can be crossed-trained to perform a range of direct care duties that may include - collecting vital signs and other clinical components of a primary care visit as directed by policy or clinic standard
• Other Duties as Assigned Work Schedule: Monday -Thursday or Tuesday- Friday (10-hour shifts) Compressed/Flexible: Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• 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 authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 50576A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized