Licensed Practical Nurse

Job TitleDutiesTotal Rewards of an Allied Health Professional LPN assigned to a primary care setting will perform duties which may include but are not limited to:Performs diagnostic tests such as 12 lead EKGs. Accurately monitors, reports, and records vital signs, i.e., temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weights, major pulse point, peripheral circulatory checks, and neurological checks.Sets up and assists provider with women's health proceduresPerforms glucometer testingPerforms urine collection and point of care pregnancy testingPerforms measurement for compression stockingsIdentify and report abnormal results to RN/ProviderScheduling appointmentsCheck in and check out patientsValidated annually for competency in the handling and care of RMEOther tasks as assigned as part of PRIMARY CARE ClinicsWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pmRecruitment/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).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 VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not availableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 21S37Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized