Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse is held accountable for delivering direct patient care to adult through geriatric aged patients. They recognize the age-related needs and demonstrate knowledge and care appropriate to that age group while considering the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the patients, demonstrating competence and correctly providing appropriate care for that age group or groups.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as an active member of the healthcare team with professional and supportive personnel;
• Attends meeting with the inter-disciplinary treatment team and contributes to the development and changes in the comprehensive treatment plans;
• Demonstrates the ability to vary the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the knowledge of the patient's condition;
• Assumes the responsibility for patients, in accordance with standards and recommendations, with the Registered Nurse (RN) ultimately responsible;
• Identifies environmental hazards and initiates appropriate intervention;
• Adheres to safety regulations and infection control practices as outlined in the policy and procedure manuals;
• Collects data and collaborates in the assessment of the health status of a patient;
• Participates in health screening, clinical reminders, telephone calls and treatments as assigned;
• Participates in the evaluation of patient responses to interventions;
• Recognizes, reports and records promptly change in physical condition and behavior of patients;
• Completes routine documentation of results of care and treatment according to policy, guidelines, instructions/templates utilizing the electronic record and information network;
• Uses proper channels to resolve ethical issues;
• Differentiates between emergent and non-emergent conditions. Reports promptly and accurately records critical/emergency situations;
• Takes proper precautions to prevent injury to self, patients and others;
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions to appropriate officials;
• Serves as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel as delegated;
• Demonstrates common courtesy to patients, family members, visitors and staff. Responds to requests for assistance promptly and in a professional manner; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Tour of Duty will be determined based on the need of the facility.)

Functional Statement #: F08601

Notifications:

• This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.