Licensed Practical Nurse - Wound Care

<p>PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the GS-7 level is expected to exercise independent technical judgment. The LPN is directly responsible to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or the MD/DO for performing identified responsibilities within the scope of their education and employment, as well as for the quality of care provided and their personal and professional conduct. The LPN is accountable to the Nurse Manager or their designee for completing patient assignments and for effectively communicating patient responses to the designated RN and/or MD/DO. Care provided must be safe, effective, and timely. The LPN is expected to embrace and support the guiding principles of the Medical Center, performing their duties in a way that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and a commitment to serving veterans. The LPN GS-7 is expected to exercise independent technical judgment in care and demonstrate competency in dealing with a high volume of patients with chronic and acute wounds and other skin related conditions. The incumbent performs a wide range of nursing care according to established protocols, policies, and procedures. Other duties include but not limited to: Being responsible and accountable for individual nursing practices Possessing the knowledge and skills to carry out more specialized patient care activities; this knowledge base includes the use of Veteran care data to initiate active contributions to the Veteran's overall health plan Preparing and administering prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous), and performing treatments according to established policies and procedures Observing for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's health condition, which may include prescribed medications/treatments Working in collaboration with the Wound Care provider (MD (Medical Doctor), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Registered Nurse (RN) to manage the continuance of care for Veterans with ongoing wound care problems (pain, healing concerns, dressings, and comfort) Promptly and accurately document identified changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN/provider Selecting the most appropriate treatment order within the LPNs scope of practice Demonstrating the ability to work independently without the need for readily available supervision Promptly recognizing potentially urgent or emergent care situations, such as potentially infected or worsening status of wounds and seeks assistance of the Wound Care RN/Nurse Manager and/or Provider for appropriate team intervention Documenting all interactions, observations, interventions and outcomes Promoting and demonstrating nursing concepts in the Medical Center Communicating effectively with the Veteran, families, caregivers, professionals, and other supportive staff Participating in quality improvement activities in the wound care program that include, but not limited to participation in quarterly pressure ulcer prevalence audits and data collection entry on pressure ulcers Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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.