Licensed Practical Nurse - 7E Acute Inpatient Psychiatry
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Licensed Practical Nurse - 7E Acute Inpatient Psychiatry right now, this position will be reside in Washington. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 727668
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?
This position is an evening tour of duty 1530-2400.
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.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
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
DUTIES:
The LPN will be an integral member of the Acute Inpatient Psychiatry Team, responsible to the Nurse Manager while also working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse for provision of care to patients on the inpatient mental health unit. He/she demonstrates independent technical judgment with minimal supervision, as well as maintains a comprehensive and thorough working knowledge of the most complex and difficult practices and procedures. Possesses the ability to observe more subtle physical and emotional changes in patients and demonstrates taking appropriate action(s) based on those observations. Accurately and thoroughly documents observations, care delivered and the patient's response to care that could require immediate modification of the patient's care plan. The LPN seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or MD of changes in patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention. He/she possesses the ability to proactively assist the RN or MD in addressing patient's needs for medication/treatments; accurately administer prescribed medications/treatments according to established policies/procedures; and appropriately records administration and patient's response to medications/treatments received. Demonstrates the ability to use the computerized documentation systems (BCMA, CPRS, VISTA) at VAPSHCS.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship.
Graduate of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the National League for Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant. 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.
Full, active current and unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G13, dated 4/15/2002. In addition to the basic requirements applicants must meet the specialized experience requirements as follows:
GS 4: (a) Completion of at least 6 months of qualifying experience at the GS-3 level or equivalent. Applicants perform at the advanced beginner level. They are responsible for direct patient care activities under the supervisor of a Registered Nurse (RN).
GS 5: (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems; 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.
GS-6: Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent. knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in Applicants must demonstrate the carrying out the most complex practical nursing care assignments, including assignments for selected acute care, long-term or ambulatory care, or psychiatric patients requiring skilled nursing care; demonstrate their participation as a member of a health care team with these selected patients and providing care to them on a regular and recurring basis; completing 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 full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicate may be selected for this position is GS 3 - GS 6. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's qualifications and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step for the selected candidate.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : VA Handbook 5005 at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local Human Resources Office)
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 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 .
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 .
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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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 rate at which they earn annual leave.
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This position starts available on: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:04:34 GMT
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