Licensed Practical Nurse Primary Care Service Line
Location: Beckley West Virginia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Licensed Practical Nurse Primary Care Service Line right now, this career will be placed in West Virginia. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Since 1950, VAMC Beckley has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can.
The LPN/LVN will be a valuable member of the PACT model caring for a panel of patients in the primary care clinical setting.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 702454
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President LincolnÂ's promise - Â"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphanÂ" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are AmericaÂ's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., mental retardation (intellectual disabilities), severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
English Language Proficiency required.
Full, unrestricted Licensure, Certification or registration required.
Pre employment examination required
DUTIES:
The LPN/LVN is directly accountable to the Registered Nurse who has been assigned as the Team Leader. The Clinical Care Coordinator has the overall administrative responsibility for the supervision and guidance of the LPN/LVN. The LPN/LVN must be/will:
Identify and be able to initiate appropriate emergency measures and assist others to effectively function in emergency situations.
Demonstrates performance based competency in providing nursing care, based on age specific needs, which requires knowledge and skills representative of a highly proficient LPN/LVN.
Demonstrates the ability to vary the order and sequence of assigned procedures on a wide variety of patient care assignments.
Demonstrates appropriate skills and knowledge for patient needs related to nursing care.
Contributes to the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient's treatment plan promoting patient participation.
Performs support duties for diagnostic examination, preparing and passing instruments and monitoring the patient's condition.
Demonstrate the ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team with positive interactions with patients and family member/significant others. Exhibits professional and supportive demeanor with all medical center staff.
Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Graduate of a school of Practical or Vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by the appropriate state accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
You must be a United States Citizen to apply for this position.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
Intentional false statements and/or deception at any point in the pre-employment process, including but not limited to, content on a federal application/resume, information submitted during credentialing process, information submitted on a background investigation, and pre-employment screenings, may result in disqualification for the position or removal from federal service.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Current certification in BLS is required.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered:
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:33:09 GMT
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