Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical NurseThe LPN GS-6 functions under the supervision of the RN and in accordance with policies and procedures. They must display emotional stability and possess interpersonal relationship skills. Functions and responsibilities are assigned on a progressive range to enable the employee to acquire additional technical skills to function as a Licensed Practical Nurse, GS-6, Surgical/Medical/Long Term Care/Behavioral Health/Ambulatory Care/PACT. The LPN GS-6 participates in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care by:Maintaining positive patient/family/staff relationships by utilizing appropriate communication skills.Assisting in the collection and documentation of objective and subjective data relative to more complex patient situations.Participating in patient centered conferences/shift reports, and contributing information for the development and review of nursing's plan of care.Collaborating with the Registered Nurse in developing, selecting the appropriate sequence of procedures and implementing a plan of care individualized to carry out the nursing needs of the patient.Providing competent patient care in a manner which insures safety to patient, staff, visitors and self and seeking direction as necessary.Maintaining a clean, safe and therapeutic environment and reporting potential and actual hazards to the registered nurse. Adhering to all safety and health standards, regulations, and work practices.Organizing and obtaining routine supplies and equipment for patient care delivery.Assisting with routine diagnostic measures, such as lumbar puncture, preparation for radiological or operative procedure, etc.Performing and/or assisting in all aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs. These needs include:Psychosocial/Spiritual well beingPersonal HygienePhysical Comfort and privacyActivity, exercise, restNutritionEliminationPrevention of skin breakdownRehabilitation aspects of careSafetyRecognizing emergent situations and initiating appropriate intervention. Initiates CPR when indicated and maintains BLS certification.Providing a full range of practical nursing care as appropriate to area of assignment.Administering selected medications, including psychotropic drugs, seeking clarification of orders as necessary. Identifying the need for PRN medications and recognizing, reporting and documenting effects of medications. Documenting administration of all medications in the Medical Record following established policies. Documenting the response to pm medications in the Medical Record according to policy and procedure.Assisting with monitoring prescribed therapies (e.g. oxygen therapy), and implementation of the treatment programRecording pertinent information in the medical record, and reporting patient status to a registered nurse. Documenting patient/family/significant other teaching and their response to the teaching.Performs other duties as neededWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pmCompressed/Flexible: Not AvailableRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increasesPaid 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.Functional Statement #: 14554FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized