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Position Title
Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBFF-10993053-21SJW-COVID19 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 21, 2020 to Friday, April 30, 2021
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1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 10 location(s). (limit characters)
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3. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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4. Please select the appointment type(s) for which you wish to be considered.  You may select one or both options. (limit characters)
5. Please select the work schedule you are applying for (one or both). (limit characters)
6. Are you willing to accept an Intermittent appointment? Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees serve under an excepted or competitive service appointment without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. A position with an intermittent work schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance. (limit characters)
7. Applicants are required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment. Will you comply with this requirement? (limit characters)
Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in this Licensed Practical Nurse / Vocational Nurse position with the Veterans Health Administration. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.

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1. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing at the time the program was completed. Health care education in military service or training in 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. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess. (limit characters)
2. Please provide the following information regarding your education: Name of University/College/Vocational Training/Military Training; Type of degree or equivalent earned; Date degree was conferred. (Please ensure you submit a copy of transcripts and/or other proof of education that shows you meet the educational requirement). (limit characters)
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION - The following question pertains to your registration.  Note:  The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must maintain a current, full, active and unrestricted registration 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. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Do you possess a current, full, active and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical/vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia? (limit characters)
4. Please provide information regarding licensure: Please advise as to the accrediting State, date licensure was issued, License number, and expiration date. (please ensure you upload a copy of applicable license). (limit 500 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Are you proficient in both spoken and written English? Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402 (d) and 7407 (d). (limit characters)
GRADE DETERMINATION.  In addition to the basic requirements, 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. (limit characters)
6. While this announcement is posted at various grade levels, we are only considering applicants at the full performance GS-06 grade level.

GS-6: Do you have 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? Qualifying experience includes:
Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations; 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; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information; Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education; Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO; Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed; Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff; Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills; Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures; Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.
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TRANSCRIPT REMINDER - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
 
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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REMINDER - If the position requires a licensure/certification to qualify, you must submit a copy of your licensure/certification with your application. (limit characters)
INSTRUCTIONS: VA FORM 10-2850 - Candidates seeking employment under 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, must submit one of the following application forms: (1) VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors; (2) VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists; (3) VA Form 10-2850b, Application for Residency; (4) VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations
 
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MERIT PROMOTION DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action." The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status. (limit characters)
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. (limit characters)