Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN/LVN responsibilities include: The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) GS-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. Performs within this functional statement under guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. Assigned tasks require advanced technical competence and skill. The LPN/LVN GS-6 is expected to function at a fully successful level for all key elements at the GS-5 grade. The LPN/LVN GS-6 is a full performance functional level for the LPN/LVN occupation for providing practical nursing care with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.

• Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards.
• Assesses, records, and reports vital signs, neurological signs, weight, and blood glucose levels. Appropriately triages and prioritizes patient needs as routine, urgent, or emergent in the clinic setting and modifies patient care/treatment as needed.
• Checks patients into the clinic, interviews patient and/or significant other, and documents intake data as per policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to promptly recognize and effectively intervene in potentially urgent or emergent situations.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as scientific principles underlying nursing care and procedures.
• Communicates calmly, courteously, and professionally with all patients, personnel, and visitors while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Medical Center policies.
• Collaborates with the PACT team and other interdisciplinary services in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Enters orders in a timely and accurate manner within Expanded Scope of Practice and VA policy.

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday-Friday. May vary depending on deployment and/or assigned facility needs