Specialized LPN/LVN GS-7: Advanced Patient Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse at the GS-7 level to support specialized patient care within the Medical Center.

The role emphasizes independent practice under supervision, collaboration with RN/HC providers, and timely documentation of patient responses. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and contributing to the development of individualized health plans while maintaining high standards

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• 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 the following standard such as: (a) Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-6 level or equivalent - fully meeting all the performance requirements for the GS-6 LPN/LVN
• (b) 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
• (c) Ability to assist RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery
• (d) 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
• (e) Knowledge and skill to promptly recognize potential urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance from 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
• Preferred Experience: Minimum 5 years of Nursing experience
• Ambulatory Care/Outpatient Clinic and/or Specialty Care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Duties include accurate preparation and administration of specialty medications
• Provide direct nursing care to specialized patient population and reinforce teaching
• Collaborate with RN to establish priorities for specialized patient care
• Demonstrate knowledge in various specialty procedures and assist with outpatient procedures
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly report changes to RN/MD/DO
• Promote and incorporate established customer service standards in nursing practice

Skills

Nursing experience

Ambulatory care

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse at the GS-7 level to support specialized patient care within the Medical Center.

The role emphasizes independent practice under supervision, collaboration with RN/HC providers, and timely documentation of patient responses. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and contributing to the development of individualized health plans while maintaining high standards