Practical Nurse

<p>This position is located at the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (VASORCC), White City, in the Specialty Care Services, Dermatology. The LPN/LVN GS 7 work is of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision. Individuals in these positions are, to a considerable extent, expected to exercise independent technical judgements and to possess and apply a comprehensive working knowledge of the principles, art, and science of practical nursing.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties: The LPN/LVN is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the dermatology program, which involves collaborating with others in the execution of the program. Works directly with the dermatology provider to manage the continued surveillance for Veterans with ongoing dermatological problems. Provides education, develops educational tools, and facilitates training by subject matter experts within the area of assignment, representing dermatology from an organizational perspective. Responsible for any patient, staff education/ training, documentation, and assistance with workload capture that is basic for the completion of a visit and/ or training. Follows up on consults for patients with new dermatological problems. Assists with biopsies to provide diagnosis for treatment and all necessary procedures, invasive and noninvasive, necessary to maintain the dermatological health of our veterans Performs personal care, diagnostic support duties, and treatments according to procedure. Responds to Veteran needs, including physical comfort and emotional needs, and recognizes deviations from the normal. Involves stakeholders in the provision of care throughout the continuum. Demonstrates the ability to plan and organize workload independently. Knowledge and skill to promptly recognize potentially urgent or emergent care situations (in clinic or on the telephone), seek assistance of the ACOS, SC and/or Provider for appropriate team intervention, and effectively intervene to assure the continuation of optimal, safe, and therapeutic patient care delivery. Ensures emergency procedures are clearly communicated to other staff members and are incorporated into the facility wide emergency plan. Common examples of this could be responding to an employee with reported chest pain and facilitating 911access while administering immediate emergency medical support until transport arrives. Serves as the primary coordinator for the dermatology program; serves as the onsite point of care/consultant in the clinical areas for the main campus and is consultative by phone during emergent situations to the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) sites. Serves as a liaison between program officials at the facility, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and national program offices and front-line staff, patients, and providers located both locally at the main site and remotely at the CBOCs. Participate in quality improvement activities in Dermatology that promote the standards of care as defined by the facility, the region or national program manager. Ensures that visiting LIPs (MD) have clinic scheduled in advance and patient care provision is specific as detailed. Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm PST; Monday to Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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. 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. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.