Practical Nurse
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for business and scheduling and technical aspects for real-time telehealth applications Maintain and train staff on all video-conferencing technologies including stethoscopoes, otoscopes and ultrasound Provide advanced clinical technology information to patients, staff and providers regarding telehealth, education and training processes Engage in regular contact with the facility coordinator to solve process issues, equipment needs, data collection and logistical issues that may arise Creates the appropriate clinical setting/environment for clinic based telehealth and home telehealth Coordinate and be the point-of-contact for both outpatient and inpatient referrals requiring telehealth services Develop programs and processes to ensure telehealth modalities are timely, efficient and appropriate to patient needs Schedules, confirms and coordinates telehealth services for patients from facility to facility including nursing homes, hospitals and clinics Maintain daily telehealth schedule using VA telehealth technology to assist in scheduling of rooms, patients and telehealth presenters Analyze and interprets directives, policies and regulations pertaining to teleheatlh services and making recommendations when needed Perform telehealth imaging, including tele-retinal screening, tele-dermatology, tele-wound care imaging and other telehealth programming as it becomes available Responsible for post-exam patient education such as review of images, discussion with patients and overview of photos and/or images Performs administrative tasks such as data collection from patient, maintaining records for tests and documentation of patient information and care Other duties as assigned Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform occasional heavy lifting and carrying of 45 lbs. and over and moderate carrying of 15-44 lbs. Reaching above shoulder is also necessary. Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time, use of both hands and legs is required. Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other as well as color vision; specific hearing requirements. Part-Time - 24 hours per week Work Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays - 7:
30-4:
00 p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2020. Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) 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. 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. 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). GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-6 (a) 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. (b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. (c) 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. (d) 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, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors. (e) 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 RNor MD/DO.(f) 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. (g) 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. (h) Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills. Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other internal/external customers. (i) Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting,educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures. (j) Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13, LICENSED PRACTICAL OR VOCATIONAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsible for business and scheduling and technical aspects for real-time telehealth applications Maintain and train staff on all video-conferencing technologies including stethoscopoes, otoscopes and ultrasound Provide advanced clinical technology information to patients, staff and providers regarding telehealth, education and training processes Engage in regular contact with the facility coordinator to solve process issues, equipment needs, data collection and logistical issues that may arise Creates the appropriate clinical setting/environment for clinic based telehealth and home telehealth Coordinate and be the point-of-contact for both outpatient and inpatient referrals requiring telehealth services Develop programs and processes to ensure telehealth modalities are timely, efficient and appropriate to patient needs Schedules, confirms and coordinates telehealth services for patients from facility to facility including nursing homes, hospitals and clinics Maintain daily telehealth schedule using VA telehealth technology to assist in scheduling of rooms, patients and telehealth presenters Analyze and interprets directives, policies and regulations pertaining to teleheatlh services and making recommendations when needed Perform telehealth imaging, including tele-retinal screening, tele-dermatology, tele-wound care imaging and other telehealth programming as it becomes available Responsible for post-exam patient education such as review of images, discussion with patients and overview of photos and/or images Performs administrative tasks such as data collection from patient, maintaining records for tests and documentation of patient information and care Other duties as assigned Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform occasional heavy lifting and carrying of 45 lbs. and over and moderate carrying of 15-44 lbs. Reaching above shoulder is also necessary. Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time, use of both hands and legs is required. Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other as well as color vision; specific hearing requirements. Part-Time - 24 hours per week Work Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays - 7:
30-4:
00 p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2020. Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) 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. 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. 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). GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-6 (a) 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. (b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. (c) 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. (d) 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, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors. (e) 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 RNor MD/DO.(f) 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. (g) 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. (h) Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills. Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other internal/external customers. (i) Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting,educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures. (j) Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13, LICENSED PRACTICAL OR VOCATIONAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06
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0620 Practical Nurse - Salary Range:
$47,611 to $61,896 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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