Licensed Practical Nurse (MH RRTP)
Location: Clarksburg West Virginia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring Licensed Practical Nurse (MH RRTP) right now, this job will be placed in West Virginia. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
887540
(Please include this number on all documents.)
Clarksburg, approximate population of 18,0! 00 citizens, is located at the center of West Virginia's 1-79 High
Tech Corridor.
The High Tech Corridor is anchored on the north by Morgantown, which is the home of
West Virginia University, a Carnegie Foundation Research Institution and training academy for Cisco
Systems, Inc., and Oracle.
Morgantown was recently rated the best small city in America
bybizjournals.com
.
Other regional high technology operations include the National Energy Technology Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, NASA IV and V Center, and Department of Defense Biometrics Fusion Center.
Additional educational opportunities are available through Fairmont
State University, Salem International University, Alderson-Broaddus College and West Virginia Wesleyan
College.
In addition to exceptional professional challenges, Clarksburg offers an unsurpassed quality of
! life, which includes low cost of living, short commutes, and ! outstanding recreational opportunities.
For additional information, please visit
www.Clarksburg.com
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?
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.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
Engl! ish Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
Major Duties/Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a concentrated effort and be self-directed in carrying out th emost complex practical nusing assignments. He/she is assigned to patients who require the use of highly specialized skills, judgement and observation. The incumbent cares for psychiatric, medical and substance abuse patients in the Domiciliary Care Program.
The LPN functions primarily independently with minimal supervision of the professional nurse. The LPN is directly responsible to the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP) Supervisor.
Tour of Duty:
Evenings/nights with weekend rotation.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Please Note:!
The full performance level of this vacancy is Grade 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 Qualification Standard for Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
Basic Requirements
a.
Citizenship.
Citizen of the United States.
(Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
b.
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 f! or Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33
rd
Floor, New York, NY 10006.
Additional information may also be obtained from the
NLNAC Website
.
Exceptions include:
(1)
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.
(2)
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.
(3)
Individuals granted a li! cense by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school.
See paragraph 4, section C.
c.
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.
An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16 of this part.
d.
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 Requirements
a.
Definitions
GS-6
(a)
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.
(b)
Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
(c)
Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patientsÂ' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence 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.
(d)
Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patientÂ's needs 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, s! ocio-economic, and age-related factors.
(e)
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 deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
(f)
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
(g)
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.
(h)
Establishes constructive relationships with indivi! dual 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.
(i)
Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patientÂ's condition before, during, and following the procedure.
Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to s! upport duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures.
(j)
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 IN YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Note: "Yes" answers on the occupational questionnaire must be supported by experience documented in your resume.
Reference
http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
(also available in the local Human Resources Office).
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements of this position include heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over), prolonged standing (4-6 hours) and sitting (3-4 hours), frequent bending, walking (up to 3 hours), climbing (steps, ladder, etc.) reaching overhead, extensive/repetitive use of fingers, (both hands required), repetitive motion and st! ooping (up to 1 hour).
The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing (aid permitted), speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading, and logical thinking.
Also, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â".
The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes fast pace, requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment.
There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials (1-2 hours at a time).
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 ed! ucation 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
WILL
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, healt! h benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Emplo! yees 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:
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Note: "Yes" answers on the occupational questionnaire must be supported by experience documented in your resume.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Relocation expenses are not
authorized for this position.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
If you interested on this job just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This job starts available on: Tue, 07 May 2013 17:45:32 GMT
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