LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Podiatry/PAVE Clinic provides comprehensive nursing care for Veterans, utilizing practical nursing skills under the supervision of a Podiatrist or Registered Nurse. The LPN will be PAVE certified and independently manages their own PAVE clinic in accordance with VA standards and guidelines, and performs, reports, and documents assigned patient care duties including, but not limited to:

Patient Care & Clinical Duties: Performs, documents, and reports assigned nursing care, including non-invasive procedures (such as dressing changes, routine nail/foot care, debridement of nails, corns, calluses; blister, wound care). Assists Podiatrist with minor procedures, ensuring patient safety, position, comfort, and privacy. Recognizes and responds promptly to urgent or emergent care situations; seeks guidance and escalates care as needed. Monitors and documents change in patient conditions and response to care. Notifies provider of significant findings. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous) according to policy; observes for and reports adverse reactions. Evaluates and records nursing interventions, ensuring timely and complete data collection, including CPT/ICD coding. Follows infection control, safety, and universal precaution protocols.

Patient Education & Advocacy: Provides health education to patients and families on preventive care, self-management, and wellness, supporting patient-driven individualized care plans. Advocates for patient and family rights; maintains confidentiality of all patient information. Demonstrates respect for diversity in all patient and staff interactions.

Administrative & Clinic Operations: Independently manages their own PAVE clinic and coordinates care for assigned patients in accordance with PAVE certification requirements. Manages workload, adjusts priorities based on dynamic clinic needs, while maintaining established patient care timelines and satisfaction. Schedules and coordinates appointments according to VHA directives and established business rules, utilizing Electronic Wait List as appropriate. Ensures exam and treatment rooms are stocked with necessary supplies and equipment. Checks expiration dates, disposes of expired items, and dates medications upon opening. Performs pre-cleaning and appropriate handling of reusable medical equipment. Participates in quality improvement activities, data reporting, and ongoing education requirements. Adheres to all policy and procedures relating to patient care, safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness.

Professionalism: Maintains a professional attitude, communicates effectively, and demonstrates teamwork and adaptability. Completes mandatory training, reviews, motivational interviewing, and continuing education to remain current in clinical practice. The LPN functions both independently and collaboratively as a PAVE certified member of the Podiatry/PAVE healthcare team, ensuring delivery of efficient, high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care in accordance with VA standards.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

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 #: 623-50675A