Licensed Vocational Nurse (Tele-Health)
Location: Harlingen, Texas
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is hiring Licensed Vocational Nurse (Tele-Health) right now, this job will be presented in Texas. For complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number: 921504
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, a! nd 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?
VA TEXAS VALLEY COASTAL BEND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
The VATVCBHCS is comprised of the Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic (CCOPC), Corpus Christi Specialty Clinic (CCOPC-S), Harlingen Outpatient Clinic (HOPC), Health Care Center at Harlingen (HCC), Laredo Outpatient Clinic (LOPC), and McAllen Outpatient Clinic (MCOPC). The VATVCBHCS is a virtual health care system providing secondary and tertiary health care in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and rehabilitation medicine. The VATVCBHCS also operates a 100-patient Home Based Primary Care program and a 200-patient Care Coordination Home Tele-Health Program. Through the utilization of 2 complex inpatient/emergency department contracts, approximately 1600 inpatient admission and 1200 ER visits are managed by VATVCBHCS. Affiliated with the Univ! ersity of Texas Regional Academic Health Campus, the system ha! s an active ambulatory care program and serves as a teaching and training site for medical residents. The VATVCBHCS is responsible for an enrollee population of over 30,000 veterans and 25,000 outpatient visits annually.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
These vacancies are advertised at the range of grades covered by the VA qualifications standard.
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 candidateÂ'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.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
Licensure, Certification or Registration required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
English Language Proficiency required DUTIES:
This position has been designated as a veteran preferred position. As such the agency will send forward all qualified Veteran applicants first.
*** Bargaining Position ***
You will be assigned as the Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Tele-Health Clinic at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS). You will observe, record and report changes in the patientÂ's condition. Actively collaborate and communicate with Teamlet and Larger Team. You will assis! t in gathering information from outside providers and health care facil! ities and relay that information to appropriate staff. You will appropriately seek assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patientÂ's condition requiring higher-level intervention. You will provide and document instruction to patients on specimen collection and test preparation and initiate basic health teaching and/or reinforce patient education under the guidance of the RN. Other duties include, but are not limited to:
Data collection and documentation of patient visit in applicable nursing note;
Perform Tele-health imaging;
Perform Tele-retinal imaging;
Perform Tele-dermatology imaging;
Perform TeleWound Care imaging;
Perform post exam education including review of the acquired imagines for anatomic and general findings;
Administer and document immunizations per protocol/VATVCBHCS policies;
Complete clinical reminders and close encounters;
Check expirati! on dates of meds and supplies;
Delegated procedures and treatments (i.e. EKG, dressing change);
Assist with minor procedures, ensuring patient comfort and privacy;
Based on the patientÂ's goals, provide and/or reinforce patient and family health education;
Clean equipment per RME policy after each use;
Complete the Blood Glucose meter check daily, as applicable;
Monitor and restock exam room medical/clerical supplies;
Demonstrate 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 ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiated appropriate emergency interventions as directe! d;
Recognize and appropriately respond to breakage/malfunction! or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
Work Schedule: 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.; Alternate schedules may be necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Travel will be required.
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
2 - 3 years medical-surgical or primary care experience preferred
1 - 2 years of tele-health care experience preferred
Must have excellent computer skills QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.
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. 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 for VHA employment.
VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986; and for their future personnel actions under this authority. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions.
Licensure: Full, active, curr! ent and unrestricted licensure as a [ ] licensed practical or vocationa! l nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia.
Physical Standards: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing.
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 Determination: In addition to the basic requirements specified 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. [LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g., medication administration); however, completed work may requir! e routing or detailed higher level review depending on the complexity of the duties involved.]
GS-4
Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or
Graduation from 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.
GS-5
Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
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 LVNs and/or Nursing Assistant (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable s! tandards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery. Provid! es 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 patientÂ's response to medical administered and the reporting of any noted change in patientÂ's condition to RN or MD/DO.
Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency meas! ures when indicated, promptly seek he assistance of the RN or MD/DO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.
Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO. Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures. However, completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review.
GS-6
Completion of at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent.
Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patientsÂ' c! onditions; to use judgment in selection the appropriate order and seque! nce 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.
Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patientÂ's need 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.
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 patientÂ's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviation from normal to RN or! MD/DO.
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiated appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
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.
Establishes constructive relations 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.
Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for! complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, w! hich preparing the patient, assisting in diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patientÂ's condition before, during, and following the procedures. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures.
Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/3, LICENSED PRACTICAL OR VOCATIONAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD
For more information on these qualification standards, pl! ease visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/index-Group.asp or http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only 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 rece! ive credit for that education.
Veterans' Preference: Wh! en 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 . 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. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive 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://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position has been designated as a veteran preferred position. As such the agency will send forward all qualified Veteran applicants first.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available! and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered el! igible.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this job, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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