Licensed Practical Nurse (Mental Health)
Location: Biloxi Mississippi
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Licensed Practical Nurse (Mental Health) right now, this career will be placed in Mississippi. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. 1 Vacancy; Biloxi, MS
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): TAG: Vacancy
Tour of Duty: 0730-1600
Open: 8! /16/13 Closes: 9/6/13
OUR MISSION: 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 Licensed Practical Nurse, 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.
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-0621-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-0621-04 to GS-0621-06. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review! group) will review the selected candidate's education and exp! erience and recommend the grade and stepat which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selectedcandidate.
VA encourages persons withdisabilities to apply. The healthrelated positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by theSchedule A excepted appointment authority.
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 turns, positions, and transfers patients into and/or from bed, chair, stretcher, and escorts patients for appointments as assigned. Assists in the elimination needs of patient, promoting bowel and bladder evacuation using bedpan, urinal, external catheter, and cares for established colostomies and indwelling catheters. Administers and records medications (IM, PO, rectal! , topical, subcutaneous). Monitors and performs treatments for patients using aseptic techniques, according to defined nursing personnel procedures for oral care, perine-al care, heat and cold applications, bladder catheterization, irrigation of suprapubic catheter, colostomy irrigations, nasogastric tube irrigations, tracheastorny suctioning, enema administration, and application of ointments, lotions, powders. Assist physician or professional nurse with other procedures. Measures, reports, and/or documents vital parameters of body functions and changes in physical, mental, or behavioral states as indicated. Collects, tests and/or processes specimens of body excretions and/or secretions according to established nursing personnel procedures.
Series & Grade: Determined by a Nurse Professional Standards Board Commensurate with education and experience
Series & Grade: Determined by a Nurse Professional Standards Board Commensurate with education! and experience
Relocation Expenses and Relocation/Recruitment! Incentives are not authorized.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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 for 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 jurisdictio! n 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 license 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, d! enied, 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. Physical Standards. See Physical Requirements.
e. 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 Determination. In addition to the basic requirements stated in section A, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade.
(1) GS-4
(a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or
(b) 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 hos! pital, 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
(c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
(d) LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedure, and techniques.]
(2) GS-5- Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
(3) GS-6- 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.
PREFERREDCHARACTERISTICS/EXPERIENCE: In additionto the basic qualification requirements, applicants must ! have demonstrated evidence of the following knowledge, skills, andabili! ties determined to be essential for satisfactory performance in theposition.
1. Minimum 1-2years LPN experience on a inpatient menta lhealth unit or mental work setting preferred.
2. Has successfully mastered the basic skill set of a LPN GS-4 level.
3. Evidence of positive interpersonal relationship skills and ability to work well as a team player in an interdisciplinary setting.
4. Evidence of sound documentation skills in CPRS, BCMS andother established instruments.
5. Provides direct patient care/education and implements interventions with sound judgment and flexibility.
6. Consistently demonstrates the ability to work independently (minimal supervision required) in high tempo settings utilizing critical thinking skills resulting in positivepatient outcomes.
7. Excellent time and attendance.
8. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out more specialized patient care duties in the Me! ntal Health Section.
9. An active member of the patient interdisciplinaryteam initiates contributions to the development of the patient's overall plan of care.
10. Self-directed and a positive rolemodel for peers.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. References: Qualification Requirements Used: VA Handbook 5005, Part III, Appendix G13. http://vaww.va.gov/ohrm/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf
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. Applicants must, therefore, only report 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. ***
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking (8 Hours), standing (8 Hours), repeated stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, lifting & carrying (15-45 pounds) and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of ! working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs.
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 .
Additionally,disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 "Applicationfor 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as! stated on theform. For more information, please review the information! for disabledVeterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 04:12:27 GMT