Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Anchorage Alaska
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is looking of Licensed Practical Nurse right now, this occupation will be placed in Alaska. More details about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 770755
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and
welcoming community of those who car! e. Gratitude is our motivation and service is
our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (" I CARE ").
America's Veterans need you!
To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/icare .
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Practices as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DHCV). The residential facility provides comprehensive residential care to homeless Veterans and provides mental health, social work and addictions treatment who present with urgent/chronic psychosocial conditions and/or functional decline.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES DAY, EVENING, NIGHT AND WEEKEND TOURS OF! DUTY.
COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA) IS CURRENTLY 5! .57% AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE FUTURE.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
Carries out the most complex practical nursing assignments, including assignments for selected acute care, long-term care, ambulatory care, or psychiatric patients requiring skilled nursing care. Provides a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems. Accurately collects data on patients. Administers prescribed medications. Documents care accurately. Responds appropriately to emergency situations. Interacts with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC R! EQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. Must have graduated from a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accrediting agency and/or National League for Nursing 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 2) VHA employees who converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of P.L. 98-160 enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of P.L. 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986 3) Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. Must possess and maintain a full, active, current and unrestricted license as a graduate/licens! ed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth ! of the United States or District of Columbia. Physical Requirements - Applicant will be expected to pass and maintain the physical requirements established for this position and is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. English Language Proficiency - Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade.
For GS-5: (a) Completion of at least one (1) year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. (b) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. (c) Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with patients, and with members of other serv! ices.
For GS-6: In addition to meeting the requirements for the GS-5 level, has completed at least an additional year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent. Has the knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex practical nursing care assignments, including assignments for selected acute care, long-term or ambulatory care, or psychiatric patients requiring skilled nursing care. Serves as a member of a health care team with these selected patients and provides care to them on a regular and recurring basis.
Completes assigned duties and responsibilities which involve performing nonstandard and specialized practical nursing activities at the GS-6 level, requiring broad work experience and demonstrated skill sufficient to resolve a range of nursing problems.
NOTE: Grade level criteria set by LPN Professional Standards Board.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIE! NCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDI! NG YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References: VA HANDBOOK 5005, PART II, APPENDIX G13, LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD , dated April 2003 .
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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only 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.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé 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 respo! nses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to struct! ured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Vetera! ns Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:52:42 GMT