Summary

The LPN supports Telehealth clinical programs providing a range of clinical and services under general supervision. Duties include serving as the site imager for Telehealth; store and forward applications; facilitator for real time Clinical Video Telehealth encounters, Primary Care and, Specialty care remote visits. Provides technical and scheduling support and other program support duties.

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 accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), at the time the program was completed
• Health care education obtained in the military service or training in the military service which was accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which you are licensed
• Granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/ LVN
• Licensure: Must possess a 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
• (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED) Grade Determinations: 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)
• 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
• GS-3 Level: None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-4 Level: Must have completed six (6) 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
• (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
• (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) GS-5 Level: Must have completed at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent that includes: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
• Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
• Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and /or prescribed treatment regimes
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice
• 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
• Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO
• 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
• Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
• Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO
• Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures
• However, completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review
• Preferred Experience: 1-2 years LPN Clinic experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 6
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS 3 to GS 6
• Physical Requirements: Requires potentially long periods of continues walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing
• Transferring patient and objects may be required.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.

Duties

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Telehealth Clinical Technician (TCT), serves in a generalist role to support Telehealth clinical programs from the patient location
• The LPN provides a wide range of clinical and technical services to the veteran that demonstrates complex technical judgment under general supervision of a registered nurse or MD
• The complexity of duties includes serving as the site imager for Telehealth store and forward applications, facilitator for real time Clinical Video Telehealth encounters, including patient education activities, Primary Care as well as specialty care remote visits, and providing equipment for the Home Telehealth program
• Additionally, the TCT provides technical and scheduling support, and other program support duties, as assigned
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Duties may include, but not limited to: Documents patient physical and emotional complaints/conditions accurately and in a timely manner
• Performs health history screenings per pre-formatted documentation, e.g
• ambulatory care 10-10, prevention notes, and clinical reminders
• Performs patient education and documentation for prevention, healthier lifestyle, functionality, and disease management factors
• Distinguishes between normal changes that accompany the aging process vs
• pathological changes
• Delivers patient care in a timely manner and according to approved policies and procedures
• Recognizes and intervenes appropriately for urgent and emergency patient needs
• Demonstrates ongoing improvement as an experienced LPN in recognizing, assessing, and intervening in both acute and chronic medical conditions, and minor surgical
• Functions as a primary care team member, conferring with an RN on issues/procedures outside scope of practice and competency
• Participates in Quality Improvement and System Redesign activities
• Cover leave and call-ins for co-workers
• Possible to cover other CBOC locations
• all other duties assigned
• Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: This is not a telework or remote position
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Telehealth Clinical Technician (TCT) Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized
• Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• 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)