Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) 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. The LPN/LVN also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.

Duties for GS-4, GS-5, GS-6 level:

• Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response.
• Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
• Performs, reports and documents assigned nursing care in the Primary Care Clinics for both in person and virtual care modalities, including, but not limited to:
• Oxygen administration if applicable
• Adhere to the PACT Nursing Protocols within scope of practice.
• Medication administration to include Immunizations.
• Clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts as indicated.
• Check expiration dates of meds and supplies.
• Delegated procedures and treatments
• Documentation
• Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy. Monitors patient during the procedure.
• Promote whole health initiatives to include but not limited to - Tele-MOVE - Guided imagery
• Conduct chart audits as assigned.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Facilitates Clinical Video Technology appointments.
• Check in and Check out Veterans on daily basis.
• Collaborates with PACT team review future appointments.
• Participates in daily huddles.
• Secure Messaging with appropriate response and recommendation within scope
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, can be Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager
• Adheres to standards of practice and safe techniques in preparation and administration of medication.
• Demonstrates understanding of age-and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran.
• Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.
• Based on the patient's goals and as assigned by the RN, provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness.
• Phlebotomy and lab duties to include: accessioning of specimens from computer system; venipuncture for blood specimens; collection and acceptance of other bodily fluids such as urine/sputum/stool; proper labeling of specimens.
• Performing proper lab technique of spinning, pouring off plasma and/or serum, and freezing samples collected with proper packaging of specimens for shipment to Columbia VA HCS.
• Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.
• Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
• Possesses knowledge and demonstrates proficiency in the proper handling and pre- cleaning of reusable medical equipment. Demonstrates competence utilizing special equipment needed to perform job duties.

Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm, M-F

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

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 #: 56293F, 56287F, 56291F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized