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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Learn more about this agency09/23/2020 to 10/09/2020
$34,489 - $54,067 per year
GS 3 - 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
6
No
Yes
CAZM-10920933-20-DC
579662700
Current federal employees of this agency.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
First consideration : Central Texas Veterans Health Care System current permanent employees and VA Wide current permanent employees.
Work Schedule: Various Tours of Duty to include days, weekends, and extended hours based on needs of service and organization. Tours of duty may include 7:30am - 4:00pm, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 08:30am -5:00pm, 9:30am - 6:00pm, or 11:30am - 8:00pm.
The LVN must be astute in caring for the needs of the Veteran struggling with uncontrolled chronic conditions to include but not limited to diabetes mellitus, heart failure, COPD, hypertension, depression, PTSD, and/or other physical and/or mental health conditions. The LVN collects data electronically utilizing home telehealth equipment and modalities. The LVN performs and documents focused assessments following an algorithm template and reports abnormal findings to the Integrated Case Manager for further evaluation and intervention. The LVN demonstrates knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned Veteran care based on the Veterans' conditions. The LVN uses judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of monitoring and treatments. The LVN monitors Veterans' adherence with treatment plans including medications, diet, and exercise. The LVN provides basic education on therapeutic lifestyle changes to aid in chronic disease self-management, including the disease process and importance for adherence with medications, diet, and exercise. The LVN will utilize motivational interviewing techniques in efforts to gain the Veteran's buy-in for their treatment planning. Strong communication skills and dependability of the LVN are essential for Veteran success in Integrated Case Management & Home Telehealth.
Functional Statement Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) GS 3 - 6.
Financial Discloser Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/09/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10920933.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/579662700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?