LPN (Goshen CBOC)
Location: New York New York
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing LPN (Goshen CBOC) right now, this career will be placed in New York. For complete informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 909659
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VA Hudson Valley Health Care System is recruiting for an Licensed Practical Nu! rse (LPN) in our Goshen Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The LPN will work in the Goshen Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Incumbent is accountable to the Nurse Manager for administration and professionally to the RN for evaluation of nursing care delivery to assigned patients.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
Full and unrestricted license to practice as an independent LPN.
DUTIES:
The incumbent works primarily in Goshen Community Based Outpatient Clinic in a patient centered setting working within the PACT model. The LPN is accountable to the CBOC Nurse Manager and the Primary Care Registered Nurse and Physician for the administration and evaluation of nursing care delivery to assigned patients.
Incumbent participates in the interdiscipli! nary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patientsÂ' treatment plan.
Interacts with patients in groups in accordance with the treatment plan; observes, identifies and responds to the patientsÂ' needs for nursing, medication and equipment-assisted care. Incumbent will have two to three years experience in medical/surgical nursing and experience in the care and management of patients with a mental health diagnosis. Incumbent may be assigned and required to travel to Castle Point, Montrose Campuses and all other CBOCs. Position is days with rotation and includes extended hours based on clinic demand.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship.
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.
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Licensure. Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure ! as a licensed practical or vocation nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia.
Pass pre-employment physical.
English language proficiency.
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Grade Determination.
In addition to the basic requirements stated in section A, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade.
The candidateÂ's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade.
(1)
GS-3.
None beyond the basic requirements.
(2)
GS-4.
Six months of qualifying experience.
(3)
GS-5
(a)
Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
(b)
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
(c)
Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services.
NOTE:
GS-5 is a full performance level for the LPN or LVN occupation for providing practical nursing care with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
Assignments above this level are limited to situations demanding an exceptional degree of practical nursing knowledges and skills.
(4)
GS-6.
In addition to meeting the requirements for the GS-5 level, has completed at least an additional year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent.
Has the knowledges and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex practical nursing care assignments, including assignments for selected acute care, long-term or ambulatory care, or psych! iatric patients requiring skilled nursing care.
Serves as a me! mber of a health care team with these selected patients and provides care to them on a regular and recurring basis.
Completes assigned duties and responsibilities which involve performing nonstandard and specialized practical nursing activities at the GS-6 level, requiring broad work experience and demonstrated skill sufficient to resolve a range of nursing problems.
The GS-6 grade is restricted to individuals whose assignments include the following:
(a)
Practical nursing characterized by:
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The employeeÂ's ability to vary the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patientÂ's condition; to use judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines; and to accurately report and record significant patient information.
Completed work needs only a general review by a registered nurse for technical soundness; appropriateness and conformity with policy and nurs! ing assignments.
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Demonstrated ability to observe, identify and respond to the patientÂ's needs for nursing, medication, and equipment-assisted care and to recognize deviations from normal.
In modifying patient care plans, the employee considers physical, emotional and social factors.
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Practical knowledge of human behavior, motivations and reactions to situations.
Demonstrated ability to use this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family and other staff members.
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Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
(b)
Typically, duties will include:
1
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Contributes to the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patientÂ's treatment plan and promotes patient participation in the therapeutic community by fostering self! -reliance and independence.
2
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Conducts gro! up meetings to help patients share feelings, interact and function in accordance with the patientÂ's treatment plan.
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Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients to elicit feelings and attitudes and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills.
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Administers prescribed medications and performs more complex treatments.
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Performs support duties for diagnostic procedures, which includes preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and passing instruments, and monitoring the patientÂ's condition.
NOTE:
The full performance level of this vacancy is
GS-6
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of
GS-3
to
GS-6
The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidat! eÂ's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed.
The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : Input applicable reference and links. For example:
VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix F13, LPN
QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 10,l 2003, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions at
ttp: //www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GS0100/0185.htm
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or you may use the following generic citation)
VA Handbook 5005 available in the local Human Resources Office and
OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions at
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GS0100/0185! .htm
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APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:
Education! must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. ***
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse ! or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFI! TS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a com! prehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
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OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the ra! te at which they earn annual leave.
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This career starts available on: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:25:44 GMT