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Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have â"state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, youâ&tm;ll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation. JOB SUMMARY:Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 557650(Include #on all documents)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 VeteransPOSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), GS-620.Four vacancies, Full-time, Permanent Positions. Positions are located in Patient Care Services, Residential and Acute Care Behavioral Health Unit at Fort Harrison, MT. This is a new in-patient service.The first phase of the unit opened July 5, 2011.RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZEDAREA OF CONSIDERATION: All applicants who meet qualification requirements.This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications for this occupation on an ongoing basis until the positionsare filled. Qualified applicants will be considered as applications are received.You must submit a complete application package. Please review the Required Documents Section for items that need to be included.DUTIES:Provides full range of practical nursing care for Residential and Acute psychiatric inpatients; provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to medication, and/or prescribed treatment regimes; interacts with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in delivery of patient care; prepares, administers, and appropriately documents actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications as permitted by approved local policy; documents all observations, treatments and nursing care provided in the computer record; recognizes the need for and to institute emergency measures, when indicated, promptly seeking assistance of RN or MD, and assists in de-escalation, restraint, and seclusion as needed; recognizes and responds to breakage/malfunction of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies; assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.KEY REQUIREMENTSU. S. CitizenshipMust pass pre-employment examinationEnglish Language Proficiency requiredDesignated and-or Random Drug Testing requiredBackground and-or Security Investigation requiredCurrent unrestricted license as an LPN/LVN. Required Skills: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States.b. Education. Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate state accrediting agency and/or the National League for Nursing.c. Licensure and Certification. Must have Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a graduate practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the United States or District of Columbiad. English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.Reference: VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13, LICENSED PRACTICAL OR VOCATIONAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated April 2003. Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Practical Nurse Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.GRADE DETERMINATIONSGS-3 None beyond the basic requirements.GS-4 Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or graduation from an approved school and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital, outpatientclinic, 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. Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel. Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intermuscular, 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 ND/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.GS-6 Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent. 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 or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. 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 medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.Qualification Factors:Ability to work effectively with patients, families, or significant others, with professional and support personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services.Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. Youâ&tm;ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.APPLY TODAYwww.VAcareers.va.govEqual Opportunity Employer Location: Helena
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