Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse, is under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or physician with minimal supervision and is accountable to the Clinic Nurse Manager. He/she demonstrates self-direction and critical thinking skills in carrying out simple to the most complex practical nursing care assignments for variable patient populations. Preferred Experience: Previous clinic experience Major Duties may include, but not limited to:

• Assist with intake of Veterans in preparation for provider visits.
• Assist providers with exams/procedures.
• Perform treatments and procedures such as electrocardiograms, vital signs, blood glucose readings, bladder scans, ear flushes etc.
• Tracking and administering of required immunizations.
• Administering ordered medications.
• Providing ordered wound care.
• Completion of pertinent clinical reminders.
• Assist in message management with the Nursing team team using the Secured Messaging System.
• Participate in the management of telephone messages related to the teams.
• Participation and coordination of group visits.
• Identification of additional services needed by Veterans and their families.
• Participation in daily huddles and team meetings.
• Provide guidance to Veterans who are new to the clinic services.
• Assist with Veteran and family education.
• Provide unit-based support through equipment and supply monitoring within the work area.
• Work with team members to obtain medical records from non-VA facilities.
• Provide back-up support to lab services at the Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs).
• Provide other support as needed for the team within the scope of practice for an LPN.
• Assist with Monthly Audits, Chart, Duress, Out of date supplies, etc.

Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): 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 #: 07530F, 07531F, 07532F, and 07533F