Licensed Practical Nurse- Domiciliary

Full Job Description

The Orlando Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to work in Nursing Mental Health under the Domiciliary unit.

The LPN is primarily responsible for providing therapeutic care to residents in the Domiciliary.

These patients often have a wide range of psychiatric illness, often accompanied by medical complications.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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. English Language Proficiency.

In accordance with 38 U.S.C.

7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English 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.

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 OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/ LVN Licensure - Active, full, current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), of the United States or the District of Columbia.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations: GS-06: 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 Proficiency 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 patients' conditions, using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognizing, reporting, and recording relevant patient information Ability to observe, identify, and response to a patient's needs for care including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.

Observes for, documents, and reports physical and/or emotional changes in the patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments.

Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiating appropriate emergency interventions as directed Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations and the ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members and other staff.

Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which includes preparing the patient and 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 Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice Preferred Experience: Two or more years within Behavioral/Mental Health, two years or more experience with rehabilitation or detox Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 6. Major Duties:

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Orlando Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse in the following locations: 1 positions for Lake Baldwin VAMC at 5201 Raymond Street Orlando FL 32803 1 position for Orlando VAMC at 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827 The LPN demonstrates a basic ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions and uses good judgement in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of care.

The LPN demonstrates technique in performing, reporting, and recording assigned nursing care, including but not limited to: medication administration, vital signs, ensures medications/supplies are not expired and removes expired medications/supplies from inventory; assists in medication reconciliation, completes every 2 hour surveillance rounds, completes daily checks of AED; completes the blood glucose meter check daily Duties include but are not limited to: Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned Veteran care based on the Veteran's conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant Veteran information Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures Exhibits knowledge and understanding of human behavior, individual motivation/reaction to situations, population specific factors and demonstrates the ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with Veterans, family and caregivers, and internal and external customers Possesses knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the Veteran, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the Veteran's condition before, during and following the procedure Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced or technically skilled staff related to support duties for these more complex, specialized test/procedures Work Schedule: Monday to Friday nights, weekends and holidays 12 hour shifts (flexible to meet the needs of the organization) Lake Baldwin Location: 07:00 am- 07:30 pm, weekends and holidays Orlando/Lake Nona Location: 07:00 pm-07:30 am weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible: Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for qualified individuals Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 81435F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized