LPN Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Coordinator
The SPHM Coordinator works collaboratively with Human Resources, Employee Health, Patient Safety, Biomedical Engineering and other services to monitor, track, identify and improve processes related to Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program across services in the Detroit VA. The SPHM Coordinator monitors the SPHM program in relation to established VHA directives and provides periodic reports of programs to medical center committees. The SPHM coordinator will monitor the falls within nursing service and collect data on it with recommendations for improvement. SPHM Program Coordinator will provide leadership, education, training, and support to the SPHM Unit Peer Leaders, who are the unit/service based points of contact and resource to staff regarding equipment handling and program elements. The SPHM Coordinator assumes accountability for and facilitates goal-directed teams over a period of time to educate on safe patient handling at the unit peer level and throughout the Detroit VA. Implementation, maintenance, and continuous evaluation of the facility's SPHM Program, including policies, proposals, requisitions, educational materials, and equipment related to the SPHM program. MAJOR DUTIES:
- Implements an education plan to meet changing programs or service needs for self and others - Development, leadership, coordination, expansion, and maintenance of SPH patient handling Unit Peer Leaders for applicable departments/units. - Evaluates the learning needs of employees related to SPHM and develop and implement education training, and competency assessment to meet the needs in use of equipment and program elements. - Knowledge of regulatory compliance with VHA, The Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory standards that pertain to the program; and will promote these compliances throughout the facility. - Identification, proposal, and oversight of equipment to meet current and future facility needs for safe patient handling. - Active participation on local, VISN, and National committees - Communication of SPH program goals and objectives, program status to facility administrators/Environment of Care/VISN quarterly and annual reporting. - Oversight of SPH in all relevant clinical areas and facility SPH bariatric issues. - Meticulous record-keeping, data collection and analysis with ongoing process improvement activity. - Implementation of safe patient handling algorithms as a basis for selection of appropriate equipment and/or devices for patient mobility and patient transfer. Work Schedule:
730AM to 4pm M-F with ability to flex tour as needed Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Resumes/Questionnaires received in USA Staffing in response to this announcement will be maintained in the USA Staffing job file. Qualification determinations will be done based on the applicant's resume/questionnaire/documents submitted for the position and a list of qualified candidates will be referred to Service. This announcement will remain open until December 11, 2020. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be Friday, September 25, 2020, with subsequent cut off dates on the 12th of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled or until announcement has closed. 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. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006. Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC website). -Licensure:
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. An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16 of this part. -English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in both written and spoken English (as required by 38 USC 7402(d) and 7407(d). -Physical Standards. If selected, you will be required to pass a pre-employment physical exam. Grade Determinations -GS-3:
None beyond the basic requirements listed above. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g., medication administration); however, completed work may require routine or detailed higher- level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved. -GS-4:
Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria below:
1. Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or2. Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) 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; or3. Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedure, and techniques. -GS-5:
Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.1. Demonstrate 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.2. 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.3. 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.4. 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.5. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.6. 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. -GS-6:
Completion of 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.1. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.2. 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. Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.3. Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education. In organizing and delivering care the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors.4. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.5. 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.6. 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.7. Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills.8. 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 instruments.9. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13.The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-7. Physical Requirements:
This position requires physical acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling and pushing. The incumbent is expected to use proper preventative technics to perform duties. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
- Implements an education plan to meet changing programs or service needs for self and others - Development, leadership, coordination, expansion, and maintenance of SPH patient handling Unit Peer Leaders for applicable departments/units. - Evaluates the learning needs of employees related to SPHM and develop and implement education training, and competency assessment to meet the needs in use of equipment and program elements. - Knowledge of regulatory compliance with VHA, The Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory standards that pertain to the program; and will promote these compliances throughout the facility. - Identification, proposal, and oversight of equipment to meet current and future facility needs for safe patient handling. - Active participation on local, VISN, and National committees - Communication of SPH program goals and objectives, program status to facility administrators/Environment of Care/VISN quarterly and annual reporting. - Oversight of SPH in all relevant clinical areas and facility SPH bariatric issues. - Meticulous record-keeping, data collection and analysis with ongoing process improvement activity. - Implementation of safe patient handling algorithms as a basis for selection of appropriate equipment and/or devices for patient mobility and patient transfer. Work Schedule:
730AM to 4pm M-F with ability to flex tour as needed Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Resumes/Questionnaires received in USA Staffing in response to this announcement will be maintained in the USA Staffing job file. Qualification determinations will be done based on the applicant's resume/questionnaire/documents submitted for the position and a list of qualified candidates will be referred to Service. This announcement will remain open until December 11, 2020. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be Friday, September 25, 2020, with subsequent cut off dates on the 12th of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled or until announcement has closed. 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. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006. Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC website). -Licensure:
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. An LPN/LVN who has or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16 of this part. -English Language Proficiency:
Must be proficient in both written and spoken English (as required by 38 USC 7402(d) and 7407(d). -Physical Standards. If selected, you will be required to pass a pre-employment physical exam. Grade Determinations -GS-3:
None beyond the basic requirements listed above. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g., medication administration); however, completed work may require routine or detailed higher- level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved. -GS-4:
Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria below:
1. Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or2. Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) 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; or3. Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration. LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedure, and techniques. -GS-5:
Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.1. Demonstrate 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.2. 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.3. 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.4. 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.5. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.6. 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. -GS-6:
Completion of 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.1. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.2. 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. Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.3. Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education. In organizing and delivering care the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors.4. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.5. 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.6. 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.7. Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication and socialization skills.8. 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 instruments.9. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills. References:
VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13.The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-7. Physical Requirements:
This position requires physical acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling and pushing. The incumbent is expected to use proper preventative technics to perform duties. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment.
- Department:
0620 Practical Nurse - Salary Range:
$36,760 to $61,735 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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