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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): 566478(Include #on all documents)The Boise VA Medical Center is recruiting forFour (4)Full-time, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Two (2) areas in the Medical Center. 2 LPN’s will be working in the 2MS (Med/Surg)1 position working 11:00pm – 7:30am, and 1 position working 3:00pm – 1130pm (but with rotation as needed on nights 11:00pm – 730am). These positionsare 40 hours per week including working weekends. 2 LPN’s will be working in the CLC (Community Living Center)Thesepositions areworking 3:00pm – 11:30pm. These positions are 40 hours per week working rotating weekends.These positions qualify for Differential Pay – evenings after 6:00pm and night until 6:00am is 10% of base, Differential Pay for Saturday and Sunday Shiftsis 25% of base.The LPN provides nursing care to veterans under the direction of the RN. The LPN collects data and communicates information to assist in the assessment, implementation, education and care planning of the patient according to the local policy and standards of care. The LPN participates as a member of the primary care team in meeting the emotional and physical comfort needs of the veteran and family.The grade for this position can range from GS-3 to GS-6, pay is determined by the Boise VA LPN Professional Standards Board. Pay determination is based on education, experience, certifications, BLS, ACLS and letters of reference. Please submit as much information as possible through the application process to give the best possible pay setting outcome.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 VeteransAs 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 professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ . DUTIES:The LPN supports theMedical Centersgoals through participation, continuing education and adhering to the LPN scope of practice. The LPN must be able to demonstrate the ability to adapt to ever changing and unpredictable situations within the clinical setting. The LPN must be competent in computerized charting. Strong Computer skills preferred. Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication effectively with patients, professional staff and others using positive communication strategies. Candidate to possess the ability to accept direction from multiple sources, prioritize tasks and remain adaptable to change in both the work environment and assigned work load. Functions well in a fast paced, multiple distraction environment.KEY REQUIREMENTSU. S. CitizenshipMust pass pre-employment examinationEnglish Language Proficiency requiredDesignated and-or Random Drug Testing requiredBackground and-or Security Investigation required Required Skills: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:BASIC REQUIREMENTS: U.S. CITIZENSHIP.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. 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 license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. See paragraph 4, sectionLICENSURE: Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) 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.GRADE DETERMINATIONS: To be determined by Licensed Practical Nurse Board.(1) GS-3. (Pay – $31,304 – $37,856) 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.(2) GS-4.(Pay – $33,505 – $40,858)Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; orone 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.(3) GS-5. (Pay – $35,657 – $43,883) (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.(4) GS-6. (Pay – $37,710 – $46,881) 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. Assignments at this level are limited to situations demanding an exception degree of practical nursing knowledge and skills.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.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. ***Veterans’ Preference:When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or rsum. 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, rsum 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 tocite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. 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: Boise
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