Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs recurring duties that are carried out independently. The LPN recognizes the need for and seeks guidance when necessary to ensure quality patient care. The LPN administers medication, which implies knowledge of proper techniques and procedures. The LPN also documents observations, treatments, procedures, and conditions in the computerized patient record and reports them verbally to the appropriate person. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Observers changes in patient's/resident's condition, (e.g. behavior shifts, mood changes skin coloring, appetite, etc).
• Documents care provided and observations on appropriate tools or forms.
• Assures receipt of adequate nutritional intake either through observation, feeding, or properly positioning and checking placement of the feeding tube for the patient/resident.
• Administers medications, stoma care (e.g. tracheotomy, suctioning, colostomy), enemas, skin care, simple dressings, braces and prosthetic devices. Monitors intake and output, according to established policy and procedure.
• Recognizes the patient's/resident's autonomy and promoting independence by means of respect, limits setting, and individualized treatment.
• Reinforces age related healthcare education for patients/residents and or significant other.
• Integrates and applies pertinent aspects of the Outpatient Clinic performance improvement program into his/her professional practice as applicable.
• Schedule appointments for patients in collaboration with team members to ensure that all patients are scheduled within time constraints established by ACA guidelines and VHA policies especially adhering to priority access for service connected and OEF/OIF veteran populations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm (intermittent)

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: 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).

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 #: 512-24199-F, 512-24200-F, 512-24201-F, 512-24202-F Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veterans and Employee health and well-being. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.