Licensed Practical Nurse-Occupational Health
Company: Nurse.com
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
This position is located with Occupational Health, Nursing
Service at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System in Phoenix, AZ. More
information about the main campus at the Phoenix VA: Carl T. Hayden
Veterans' Administration Medical Center - VA Phoenix Health Care -
Veterans Affairs **Offer recruitment/relocation incentive**
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. English Language. Proficiency in written and spoken
English. 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 or 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. Education. Graduate of a school of practical or
vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or
accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the
applicant. Verification can be obtained from the State approving
agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission,
61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006. Additional information
may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website. 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) 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. May qualify
based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described
in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only
applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and
meet the criteria).Grade Determinations: GS-6 Experience:
Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying
experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all
performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN. LPN must be
technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing
assigned duties in providing car to variable patient populations;
Possess knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned
patient care based on the patients' conditions; to use judgment in
selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and
treatments; Ability to observe, identify and respond to the
patient's needs; Prepares and administers prescribed medications
(oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and
performs treatments according to established policies/procedures;
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care
situations; Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient
motivations and reactions to situations. References: VA Handbook
5005 Part II Appendix G13, Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: N/A ["Direct care
activities: Uses skills and knowledge to actively contribute to the
overall planning of the PPD and immunization program for VAMC
Employees. Acts as primary program coordinator for Medical Center
TB test administration and TB exposure screening activities.
Functions independently, using information gathered from infection
control staff and area supervisory staff to assist with plans.
Administers TB tests, and vaccines to VAMC employees, volunteers,
WOCs, and others as necessary, according to Occupational Clinic
Guidelines. Functions under general supervisory guidelines, with no
immediate supervisor available during odd tours of duty. Interprets
TB skin tests, and documents in the electronic medical file.
Provides follow up activities related to employees with TB exposure
and testing. (will include phone calls, and e-mails.) Assists with
large vaccine drives such as influenza and required vaccines for
new employees. Assists with triage of illnesses and injuries. VS
and lab orders as needed. Assists professional staff with
administrative activities: Keeps all medical records of vaccines
and TB testing. Assists with report writing for these activities.
Contacts each Service Line Manager, prior to the annual screen to
coordinate these activities with the service schedule. Secures
names of employees for follow up, and formulates a plan for action.
Uses knowledge base to modify plan when response is not optimal.
Prepares a list of employees who fail to complete screening at the
end of each month, and sends to Service Line Manager for action.
Accepts other assignments as needed within the Occupational Health
Clinic. Patient/Environmental safety: Acts to prevent injury to
self and others by complying with safety policies and procedures,
using correct injection and disposal techniques when administering
vaccines and TB testing in accordance with the Bloodborne Pathogen
Standard as provided in the Medical Center Infection Control
Policy. Checks equipment, syringes, and containers to make sure
functioning properly prior to use. Reports and disposes of any
improperly functioning equipment. Recognizes and acts on any
emergency situation, such as allergic response to vaccine, taking
appropriate steps to initiate emergency treatment. Attends safety
and infection control educational programs, keeping knowledge
current. Maintains current certification in BLS. (Basic Life
Support) Customer service: Provides highest quality care and
service to our customers, which include staff, volunteers, WOCs,
students and others who may provide care for our veterans.
Demonstrates professional working relationships within the Medical
Center, and with organizations outside the Medical Center that we
may also serve. Provides accurate, timely responses for customer
service in a courteous manner. Willingly accepts assignments and
demonstrates flexibility and adaptability. Works with other members
of the occupational clinic team in a cooperative manner. Work
Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized. Permanent Change of
Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not
required"]
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