Licensed Vocational Nurse - Domiciliary

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the night shift in Nursing, Mental Health at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. The LVN will deliver safe, Veteran-centered care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support positive Veteran outcomes.

Applicants must meet basic requirements and licensure; preferred experience in mental health and ability to monitor vital signs and assist with nursing procedures will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by the state accrediting agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, or health care education in the military service.
• Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.
• Experience or training in medical-surgical nursing and/or mental health care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality Veteran-centered nursing care during the night shift.
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition to the RN/MD/DO.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support positive Veteran outcomes.
• Assist with routine nursing procedures and maintain documentation.

Skills

LPN/LVN licensure

Mental health care

Vital signs assessment

Nursing documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN diploma or certificate

Job description

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within Nursing, Mental Health for the night shift at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. As a vital member of the nursing team, the LVN delivers safe, high-quality, Veteran-centered care, recognizes and reports changes in patient condition, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support positive Veteran outcomes. 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: United States Citizenship
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• Education or Training: Must be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant, or have you completed Health care education in the military service or training in the military service.
• 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.

Grade Determinations

GS-3 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements.

GS-4 Experience: At least (6) six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN. OR Graduation from an approved school and have (1) 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 Experience: Completion of at least one year at the GS-4 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN and can demonstrate the following: 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. Recognize and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.

GS-6 Experience: Completion of at least one year at the GS 5 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS 5 LPN and am technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Completed work needs only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (ND/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.

Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in Mental Health.
• Experience independently obtaining and trending vital signs, pain scores, targeted assessments, health histories, and clinical screenings (PHQ-9, AUDIT-C, suicide risk, fall risk, etc.).
• Experience recognizing subtle clinical changes and initiating appropriate actions while notifying the RN or provider.
• Experience performing EKGs.
• Experience with glucose monitoring and specialty point-of-care testing.
• Experience assisting with complex wound care.
• Experience performing ear lavage.

References

VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G13

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

Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 35lbs Walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling for up to 4-6 hours intermittently. Pushing for up to 4-5 hours intermittently. Reaching above the shoulder required. Carrying up to 15lbs