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Summary The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for an Licensed Practical Nurse Specialty Clinic Medical. The Licensed Practical Nurse Specialty Clinic Medical will function in the Ambulatory Care Nursing Service. Responsibilities Duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse - Specialty Clinic Medical include but are not limited to: Perform a variety of nursing duties as assigned in the Ambulatory Care/Outpatient Medical Specialty Clinics. Provide safe, individualized care to patients in the Medical Specialty Clinics within the Ambulatory Care Clinics. Plan, implement, and evaluate condition of patient's care with interdisciplinary teams. Completes comprehensive nursing documentation according to standards. Assisting the physician/nurse in a variety of examinations and treatments. Performing a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort and spirit of the patients. Setting up various types of complex medical equipment and using equipment safely and appropriately. Participates in teaching patients and/or caregivers. Providing a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff and others. Applying infection control measures appropriately in delivering care. Adhering to ethical principles in delivering care. Using effective communication skills with individuals and groups to achieve desired patient outcomes. Performing specialized treatments for patients as appropriate and applying and maintaining appropriate competencies to do so. Perform a wide range of diagnostic support duties such as handle specialized equipment after completing skills checklist, administer vaccinations, administer various injections, download glucose monitors and pumps, and perform intake and screening duties under the supervision of a RN. Support providers in all aspects of clinics to ensure efficient and effective patient flow while completing nursing duties. Flexibility in scheduled assignments as clinic needs dictate. 0730-1600, 0800-1630, 0830-1700. Work Schedule: Day shift 8:00am-4:30pm and 7:30am-4:00pm with flexibility as needed Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 92960-O, 92961-O, 92962-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Exceptions include: 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. 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. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. See paragraph 4, section C. Licensure Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i. e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. An LPN/LVN who 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: GS-3: None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN. -OR- Graduation from an approved school and one 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. -OR- Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. GS-5: Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. Ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures. Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest. GS-6: Completion of at least 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN. Technical proficiency in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Ability to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant] patient information. Ability to observe,
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