Licensed Vocational Nurse - Seriously Mental Illness Life Empowerment (SMILE) Program
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Waco
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
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. Education. Graduate of a
school of 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]. 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 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. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that
does not require graduation from an approved school. See paragraph
4, section C. Licensure. Full, active, current and unrestricted
licensure as a licensed vocational nurse in a State, Territory or
Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District
of Columbia. English Language Proficiency. Licensed vocational
nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be
proficient in both spoken and written English. Preferred
Experience: Preferred 3-5 years of mental health/behavioral health
experience Experience using electronic health/medical record
systems Experience working with both male and female veterans
Experience working in a rehabilitation program using the Recovery
Model Experience de-escalating volatile situations in a safe and
therapeutic manner Grade Determinations: 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 require
routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the
complexity of the duties involved. GS-4. Employees may be appointed
at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the following criteria:
Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or Graduation
from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in
paragraph 4 of Section C) 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 LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants
(NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards
of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery. Provides
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
patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of
any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO. Knowledge
and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency
measures when indicated, promptly seek the 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. GS-6 Completion of at least one year of
additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent,
fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 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.
References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G13
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Waco , Licensed Vocational Nurse - Seriously Mental Illness Life Empowerment (SMILE) Program, Healthcare , Waco, Texas
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