Advanced Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until November 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 10, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or until position is filled. Major Duties:

• Carries out more specialized patient care duties, including assignments in selected, more complex care settings.
• Incorporates current patient care data in actively contributing to the development of the patient's overall plan and carrying out assigned nursing interventions.
• Utilizes broader knowledge and skills because supervision is more general and employees are expected to be involved to a greater degree in the development and modification of treatment plans.
• Assists RN and/or provider to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery.
• Makes astute observations of subtle, less obvious changes, both physical and emotional, in patient's condition, and accurately and thoroughly document care delivered and patient's response to care that could require immediate modification of the patients care team.
• Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or provider of -level intervention.
• Participates to a greater degree in prioritizing, and, as appropriate, modifying patient care treatment.
• Observes more subtle physical and emotional changes in patients and demonstrates taking appropriate action based on those observations.
• Proactively assists the RN or provider medication/treatments, accurately administering prescribed medications/treatments according to established policies/procedures and appropriately recording may include restricted medication locally authorized for administration by employees at this grade level.)
• Readily recognizes the more subtle signs and symptoms of potential or actual drug reactions, promptly informs the RN or provider
• Assists individuals or groups of patients and their families to take an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles for more positive patient outcomes.
• Exercises skill in influencing and communicating with unusually difficult to care for or communicate with patients and/or family members who may exhibit problems with lack of self-control, resistant or abusive behaviors, or impediments in their ability to understand or follow instructions. This includes the ability to effectively deal with the above types of patients under very general supervision.
• Supports the RN or provider in monitoring the practice of unlicensed nursing or non-medical staff in patient care delivery. Promptly reports any deviations from normal practice patterns to the RN or provider. In addition to responsibilities at the lower grade level, the LPN/LVN is responsible for monitoring the practice of non[1]licensed nursing and medical staff.

Work Schedule: Day shift variable start times Monday through Friday. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive has been approved for a highly-qualified applicant.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 99263

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized

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