Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in minor procedures across various specialties by preparing patients; participating in the time-out procedure; ensuring the availability of supplies and equipment and placing order when/if needed.
• Managing the collection, labeling, and handling of specimens; and overseeing the pre-cleaning and transportation of reusable medical instruments when necessary.
• Assists Providers with injections, wound care, joint injections/aspirations, minor dermatology and rheumatology procedures, as well as endocrine device downloads.
• Observes, reports, and records patient status including physical condition, emotional response, skin condition, variations in vital signs, and personal habits and notes patient responses to illness and treatment, documenting all findings appropriately.
• Provides care in specialty nursing clinics, including injections, immunizations, dressing changes, suture removal, application of Zio patches, EKGs, patient reminders, and patient teaching and education with appropriate documentation of all care provided.
• Contributes to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care to support the patient's return to optimal functioning, in collaboration with RNs and Providers.
• Recognizes the need for and initiates emergency measures when indicated; promptly seeks assistance from the RN or MD/DO; and assists in resuscitation procedures during cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.
• Assists with the proper storage and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Works closely with Providers, Logistics, Prosthetics, Pharmacy, and other team members to ensure adequate availability of supplies for patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday. Shifts 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Based on clinic needs

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

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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 Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized