Licensed Vocational Nurse Primary Care
If you are NOT a current, permanent employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs you MUST apply for this position under vacancy announcement CBAR-10635568-20-CGK South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of seven primary care outpatient facilities:
North Central, Shavano Park, Balcones Heights, South Bexar, Audie Murphy, Frank Tejeda, Kerrville, and Victoria. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17). We are seeking a Registered Nurse who will provide nursing support throughout the Primary Care Clinics. The RN will consistently be able to fulfill the standards of Nursing Practice in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Nursing Service. The Licensed Vocational Nurse for the KMC PACT:
(Kerrville Texas) As an integral part of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) demonstrate sound techniques in complex nursing care procedures and basic care of the patient in the Primary Care Clinic setting. Provide nursing care in a self-directed manner with work completed with minimal review by the PACT RN, except when out of the LVN scope of practice and/or requires consultation. Administratively responsible to the Nurse Manager or designee for the quality and quantity of work performed on a daily basis, responsible and accountable for his/her individual practice. Accurately complete a focused patient intake on each patient and document appropriately. Possess excellent communication, teamwork/interpersonal, customer service skills. Expected to actively participate in staff meetings and/or workgroups, clean and prepare exam rooms, assist the physicians with procedures, close open encounters, recognize and appropriately respond to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment. Participates in team huddles/team meetings with PACT team (RN, Primary Care provider) Perform EKGS, accuchecks, diabetic foot exams Reviews/scrubs appointment schedules to ensure labs completed prior PCP visit Participate in PACT committees Patient Education Women's health protocols Follow PC/PACT policies and Procedures. Work Schedule:
8:
00am-4:
30pm (extended hours and a change in duty location may be required due to patient needs) Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/12/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. 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 NLAC Website (http:
//www.acenursing.org/). Exceptions include:
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. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school (One year of successful practice is required). 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. 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). Preferred
Experience:
-Knowledge of Patient Aligned Care Team goals -Proficient Computer Skills -Excellent Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills -Team Player Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, 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-3. None beyond the basic requirements. (LVNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license; however, completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved. GS-4. Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or Graduation from an approved school and 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.LVNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and techniques. GS-5. Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. GS-6. Completion of at least 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN. References:
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard, VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Appendix G13 (http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf) 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. Physical Requirements:
Moderate Lifting (15-44 lbs); Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs); Straight Pulling (4-6 hours); Pulling hand over hand (4-6 hours); Pushing (4-6 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (2 hours); Kneeling (2 hours); Repeated bending (2 hours); Climbing, legs only (2 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Sitting (8 hours per day); Simple Grasping (2-4 hours per day); Fine Manipulation (4-6 hours, includes keyboarding per day); Twisting (4-6 hours per day); Mental and Emotional Stability.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
North Central, Shavano Park, Balcones Heights, South Bexar, Audie Murphy, Frank Tejeda, Kerrville, and Victoria. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17). We are seeking a Registered Nurse who will provide nursing support throughout the Primary Care Clinics. The RN will consistently be able to fulfill the standards of Nursing Practice in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Nursing Service. The Licensed Vocational Nurse for the KMC PACT:
(Kerrville Texas) As an integral part of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) demonstrate sound techniques in complex nursing care procedures and basic care of the patient in the Primary Care Clinic setting. Provide nursing care in a self-directed manner with work completed with minimal review by the PACT RN, except when out of the LVN scope of practice and/or requires consultation. Administratively responsible to the Nurse Manager or designee for the quality and quantity of work performed on a daily basis, responsible and accountable for his/her individual practice. Accurately complete a focused patient intake on each patient and document appropriately. Possess excellent communication, teamwork/interpersonal, customer service skills. Expected to actively participate in staff meetings and/or workgroups, clean and prepare exam rooms, assist the physicians with procedures, close open encounters, recognize and appropriately respond to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment. Participates in team huddles/team meetings with PACT team (RN, Primary Care provider) Perform EKGS, accuchecks, diabetic foot exams Reviews/scrubs appointment schedules to ensure labs completed prior PCP visit Participate in PACT committees Patient Education Women's health protocols Follow PC/PACT policies and Procedures. Work Schedule:
8:
00am-4:
30pm (extended hours and a change in duty location may be required due to patient needs) Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/12/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. 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 NLAC Website (http:
//www.acenursing.org/). Exceptions include:
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. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school (One year of successful practice is required). 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. 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). Preferred
Experience:
-Knowledge of Patient Aligned Care Team goals -Proficient Computer Skills -Excellent Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills -Team Player Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, 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-3. None beyond the basic requirements. (LVNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license; however, completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved. GS-4. Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or Graduation from an approved school and 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.LVNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and techniques. GS-5. Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. GS-6. Completion of at least 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN. References:
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard, VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Appendix G13 (http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf) 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. Physical Requirements:
Moderate Lifting (15-44 lbs); Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs); Straight Pulling (4-6 hours); Pulling hand over hand (4-6 hours); Pushing (4-6 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (2 hours); Kneeling (2 hours); Repeated bending (2 hours); Climbing, legs only (2 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Sitting (8 hours per day); Simple Grasping (2-4 hours per day); Fine Manipulation (4-6 hours, includes keyboarding per day); Twisting (4-6 hours per day); Mental and Emotional Stability.
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0620 Practical Nurse - Salary Range:
$37,389 to $68,056 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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