Licensed Practical Nurse- VA Community Living Center

LPN GS-7The LPN GS-7 work is of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or provider. The LPN is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Community Living Center clinic and possesses the knowledge and skills for ongoing support, and role development of the LPN. Individuals in these positions will be self-directed in planning, implementing and evaluating tasks and programs assigned. In this restorative nursing role, you will provide specialized, hands-on care that supports Veterans' physical, emotional, and therapeutic goals. Working both independently and alongside Registered Nurses and other health professionals, you will help guide mobility, medication administration, rehabilitation techniques, and continuity of care. This position offers the opportunity to build strong clinical judgment while making a direct difference in Veterans' daily functioning and quality of life.Major Duties include, but are not limited to:Performs specialized practical nursing care and adapts procedures based on patient condition.Applies restorative nursing concepts to support Veteran functioning in the Community Living Center and Medical Center.Reports and documents significant patient information accurately and consistently.Collaborates with rehabilitation disciplines to meet Veterans' therapeutic goals.Prepares and administers medications and monitors patients for physical or emotional changes.Responds appropriately to emergency situations.Assesses and supports continuity of care by identifying needs for supplies and equipment.Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team regarding equipment and restorative modalities.Assists with restorative techniques such as dysphagia management, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and toileting.Notifies the Registered Nurse of incidents and completes required reports and documentation.Work Schedule: Sunday-Saturday; 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rotating holidays and weekends required.Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for eligible, highly qualified candidates.Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorizedPay: 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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not availableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Physical requirements: This position requires some degree of fitness, strength, and agility. Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting arm overhead, and similar activities. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.