Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- La Crosse CBOC
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is located at the La Crosse CBOC in La Crosse, WI. The LPN provides services in the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. The LPN functions in the following roles within the PACT:
Assist with intake of Veterans in preparation for provider visits Assist providers with exams/procedures Perform treatments and procedures such as electrocardiograms, vital signs, blood glucose readings, bladder scans, ear flushes, and ankle brachial indexes Tracking and administering of required immunizations Administering ordered medications Providing ordered wound care Completion of pertinent clinical reminders Coordination of secure messages through MyHealtheVet Assist in message management with PACT team using the VISN 12 Message Manager System Participation in the management of telephone messages related to the teams Participation and coordination of group visits Identification of additional services needed by Veterans and their families Participation in daily huddles and team meetings Provide guidance to Veterans who are new to the clinic services Assist with Veteran and family education Provide unit based support through equipment and supply monitoring within work area Utilize PC Almanac to retrieve PACT team performance data, reviewing findings, and collaborate with team members related to care improvement opportunities Work with team members to obtain medical records from non-VA facilities Provide back-up support to lab services at the Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs) Provide other support as needed for the PACT team within the scope of practice for an LPN Assist with monthly audits (chart, duress, out of date supplies, etc) Complete Prevention Management Disruptive Behaviors (PMDB) levels I, II, III Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7:
30am-4:
00pm OR 8:
00am-4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
Must be a 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. English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in both spoken and written English. 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). Licensure:
Must have a full, current, active and unrestricted license as a graduate licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or District of Columbia. This is required in order to hold a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Federal Government. Preferred
Experience:
A minimum of 3-5 years Medical Surgical experience Clinic experience preferred Specialty experience in Podiatry, Dermatology, Women's Health, and/or Minor Procedure GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-6:
Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN:
- 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 patients' 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. - Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient'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, 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 patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations 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 initiate 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 relationships 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, which include preparing the patient, 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. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/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. 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. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G-13 Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assist with intake of Veterans in preparation for provider visits Assist providers with exams/procedures Perform treatments and procedures such as electrocardiograms, vital signs, blood glucose readings, bladder scans, ear flushes, and ankle brachial indexes Tracking and administering of required immunizations Administering ordered medications Providing ordered wound care Completion of pertinent clinical reminders Coordination of secure messages through MyHealtheVet Assist in message management with PACT team using the VISN 12 Message Manager System Participation in the management of telephone messages related to the teams Participation and coordination of group visits Identification of additional services needed by Veterans and their families Participation in daily huddles and team meetings Provide guidance to Veterans who are new to the clinic services Assist with Veteran and family education Provide unit based support through equipment and supply monitoring within work area Utilize PC Almanac to retrieve PACT team performance data, reviewing findings, and collaborate with team members related to care improvement opportunities Work with team members to obtain medical records from non-VA facilities Provide back-up support to lab services at the Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs) Provide other support as needed for the PACT team within the scope of practice for an LPN Assist with monthly audits (chart, duress, out of date supplies, etc) Complete Prevention Management Disruptive Behaviors (PMDB) levels I, II, III Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7:
30am-4:
00pm OR 8:
00am-4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
Citizenship:
U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
Must be a 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. English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in both spoken and written English. 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). Licensure:
Must have a full, current, active and unrestricted license as a graduate licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or District of Columbia. This is required in order to hold a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Federal Government. Preferred
Experience:
A minimum of 3-5 years Medical Surgical experience Clinic experience preferred Specialty experience in Podiatry, Dermatology, Women's Health, and/or Minor Procedure GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-6:
Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN:
- 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 patients' 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. - Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient'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, 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 patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations 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 initiate 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 relationships 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, which include preparing the patient, 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. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/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. 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. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G-13 Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
- Department:
0620 Practical Nurse - Salary Range:
$39,262 to $49,081 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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