Licensed Practical Nurse - Scheduler - Medicine Service (Endoscopy)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Cleveland, OH

Full-time•

Health / Beauty / Fitness

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse - Scheduler will function within the Gastroenterology Department of Medicine Service. The incumbent will be responsible for scheduling patients for Endoscopy procedures conducted in the lab and the Outpatient Surgery Center (OSC).

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 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant
OR - 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
OR - 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
OR - Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school
Licensure
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
English Language Proficiency
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)
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 Determination - GS-7: The GS-7 grade level is for select - complex LPN/LVN positions - as established by each health care facility
To be advanced - employees must meet all of the following standards - provided the standard is part of their assignment
NOTE: Determinations concerning placement of positions at this grade level shall take into consideration the skill mix and the availability of supervision in the work unit
Employees in such settings successfully and consistently demonstrate the exercise of independent technical judgment (without the need for readily available supervision) - as well as a comprehensive and thorough working knowledge of the most complex or difficult practices and procedures
Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-6 level or equivalent - fully meeting all of the performance requirements for the GS-6 LPN/LVN
Knowledge and skills necessary to carry out more specialized patient care duties
Positions at this grade level require broader knowledge and skills because supervision is more general and employees are expected to be involved to a greater degree in the development and modification of treatment plans
Ability to assist RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery
At this grade level - the LPN/LVN is expected to participate to a greater degree in prioritizing - and - as appropriate - modifying patient care treatment
They must also possess the ability to observe more subtle physical and emotional changes in patients and demonstrate taking appropriate action based on those observations
Ability to proactively assist the RN or MD/DO in addressing patient's needs for medication/treatments - accurately administering prescribed medications/treatments according to established policies/procedures and appropriately recording administration and patient's response to medications/treatments received
Employees at this grade level demonstrate broader knowledge and skill with respect to these responsibilities than employees at lower grade levels
Knowledge and skill to promptly recognize potential urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO for appropriate team intervention and effectively intervene
Assists individuals or groups of patients and their families to take an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles for more positive patient outcomes
Exercises skill in influencing and communicating with unusually difficult to care for or communicate with patients and/or family members who may exhibit problems with lack of self-control - resistant or abusive behaviors - or impediments in their ability to understand or follow instructions
Exhibits skill - creativity and initiative in contributing to the improvement of overall care delivery and patient and/or family satisfaction levels through active participation in committees/task forces - research projects or in developing educational materials/media
Actively promotes and effectively incorporates established customer service standards in all aspects of their practice
Possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices to serve as a resource person for other staff in organizing and implementing more complex/specialized patient care
Serves as a role model and mentor to other nursing staff in the application of more complex technology - effectively guiding and directing their continuing practice in these areas
Supports the RN or MD/DO in monitoring the practice of unlicensed nursing or non-medical staff in patient care delivery
Promptly reports any deviations from normal practice patterns to the RN or MD/DO
In addition to responsibilities at the lower grade level - the LPN/LVN is responsible for monitoring the practice of non-licensed nursing and medical staff
Work of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision
Individuals in these positions are - to a considerable extent - expected to exercise independent technical judgments and to possess and apply a comprehensive working knowledge of the principles - art and science of practical nursing
The staff mix is such that employees at this grade level are expected to perform practical nursing duties of considerable difficulty and responsibility under very general supervision
Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - and providing leadership in assisting other staff improve and advance their nursing practice
Preferred Experience: Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare setting i.e
clinics - hospitals or specialty departments (Gastroenterology preferred) Familiarity with medical terminology encompassing GI procedures Proficiency with VA's CPRS/Vista or other EMR/EHR systems (e.g. - Epic - Cerner) Understanding of VA regulations - standardized scheduling processes - and consult management Knowledge of pre-authorization and insurance verification processes Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a patient-facing or call center environment 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-7. Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling
Examples may include but are not limited to: significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients and Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols.

Duties

VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio - Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Major Duties: Determining patients readiness for scheduling for outpatient and inpatient appointments and procedures Advising medical staff on the need for tests and labs for both outpatients and inpatients Coordinating inpatient and outpatient Endoscopy procedure appointments Reviewing the Endoscopy procedure schedule with the leadership team Providing direct clinical support to the Endoscopy lab and the Endoscopy medical staff Working with residents to prepare patients for surgery and interventions Triaging of patient complaints over the telephone or virtually Calling patients to schedule and confirm Endoscopy related procedures at the main medical center and at Outpatient Surgery Center (OSC) Managing Endoscopy lab consults and procedures Coordinate with various sections/services to confirm scheduling and resource availability Answering phone calls and answering general patient questions in a clinical setting Scheduling and triaging of the Endoscopy patients - including managing and scheduling preprocedural testing Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #:95260-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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