Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) 6 is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform a wide range of nursing tasks consistent with policies and procedures such as, clinic intake/outtake, administering medication accurately and safely, performing treatments, support of diagnostic services, documentation, teaching, leadership, and environmental of care duties within various Primary Care settings. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and ability to perform treatments, procedures, and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment (RME) appropriately as assigned to duties. Accurately and thoroughly documents care delivered (various clinical reminders and nursing tasks alike) and patient's response to care to determine if a modification of the patient's care plan is necessary. Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers. Maintains confidentiality of patient / employee information electronically, verbally, and written. Practices and functions safely including; infection control and operation of equipment. Must be proficient in the area of phlebotomy, being able to draw all but the most difficult patients and follow proper procedures for redrawing blood. Provide culturally competent care appropriate to the bio-psychosocial needs of the diverse population served. This knowledge includes an understanding of the changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult and geriatric population. He/she must be able to assess and interpret data relating to the patient's current health status, which will facilitate the delivery of care appropriate to the age specific needs of the adult and geriatric patient. Contributes to developing a plan for all identified competencies. Assists in teaching laboratory and clinic personnel theoretical and practical aspects of phlebotomy, specimen collection and specimen requirements. Serves as a liaison between Primary Care's nursing leadership and HT/LPNs and also with nursing peers in CBOC. All other clinics and duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 02569F, 02634F, 02673F, 07262F, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Pathway Outpatient Clinic (PACT) Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized