Licensed Practical Nurse (Telehealth)

<p>The Charles George VAMC is currently recruiting for one (1) Licensed Practical Nurse in the Telehealth Service line. The Telehealth Licensed Practical Nurse, GS-7 is a member of the healthcare team, who performs a variety of nursing skills specific to the clinical needs of patients on the assigned work unit and under supervision of Facility Telehealth Coordinator (FTC)/Chief of Telehealth Service.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional .The GS- 7 grade level is for select complex LPN positions, as established. by each health care facility. Duties include but are not limited to: Administers medication accurately and promptly under the general supervision of FTC/Chief of Telehealth Service. Demonstrates understanding of the effects and/or reactions caused by medications, treatments, and procedures. Records and reports these observations. Performs personal care, diagnostic support duties and treatments according to procedure under the direction of the professional nurse in a timely manner. Responds to patient's nursing needs, including physical comfort, and emotional needs and recognizing deviations from the normal. Will involve patients and, family to participate in the provision of care throughout the continuum. Participates and reinforces resources and referrals. Completes assignments in a timely manner with constructive utilization of remaining time. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, interacting with patients, families, professionals and supportive personnel. Organizes patient care assignments to meet the needs of the patients. Participates in planning nursing care, recognizing changing needs and prioritizing assignments. Participation in the coordination of care and recommends resources and referrals. A position at this grade level requires broader knowledge and skills to include multitasking, planning, resolving problems, and expediting work flow because supervision is more general: this employee is expected to be involved to a greater degree in the development, implementation, and modification of treatment plans. Clearly demonstrates ability to comprehend, interpret, and function within the individual's Professional Practice. Must successfully and consistently demonstrate the exercise of independent technical judgment without the need for readily available supervision. Participates in ongoing activities/education/certification opportunities demonstrating personal accountability for owning one's practice. Demonstrates the ability to plan and organize assignments independently. The Telehealth LPN independently provides day to day operations under general supervision to ensure Telehealth services are delivered seamlessly to the Veteran while providing a wide range of clinical and technical services to the Veteran that demonstrates complex technical judgment. The complexity of duties includes serving as the site imager for Store and Forward Telehealth (SFT) applications, facilitator for real time Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT), VA Video Connect, Video on Demand, and other duties as assigned. The Telehealth LPN is the video teleconferencing system expert at his/her location, assisting OI&T with v-Tel Incumbent performs Telehealth imaging, including Teleretinal screening, TeleDermatology, and other Telehealth programming as technology becomes available, as identified and referred by the primary care provider, other provider, and the imager or as new programs are formed. Guided by local policy/standing orders, the imager can initiate consultations for patients on behalf of the Primary Care provider, who retains responsibility for patient care. The Telehealth LPN will provide patient education regarding the imaging process. Demonstrates the ability to guide and direct other LPN and other staff in the provision of care for select group of patients with remote supervision by the registered nurse. Identifies subtle changes in patient condition, both physical and emotional. Demonstrates practical knowledge of human behavior, motivation and reactions to situations. Reports these in a timely manner and initiates appropriate action. Participates in Health Care Team meetings. Instructs patients and family members on principles of health, self-care and protocols for treatments and /or medications. Utilizes teaching materials to promote self- reliance and independence including methods to prevent complications and facilitate recovery. Reinforces instruction provided by other health care professionals. The Telehealth LPN conducts quality control procedures on equipment and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports and workload reporting. The Telehealth LPN is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the clinical video conferencing, training, HT, SFT, and Telehealth clinics. Completes required patient care documentation and records significant observations and actions utilizing the nursing process in a clear and concise manner. Work Schedule: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.