Licensed Practical Nurse - Podiatry Clinic - Surgery Services

Licensed Practical Nurse

Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties but not limited to: The GS-7 LPN/LVN is responsible for goals and interventions that promote veterans in attaining maximum functional potential. This is accomplished through but not limited to modalities such as ambulation, bowel and bladder training, dressing, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, range of motion exercises and fall prevention modalities. The Surgery Clinic GS-7 LPN can serve as a responsible member of the Surgery Service Department team and interact with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care and with members of other services. The Surgery Clinic LPN GS-7 is expected to have a thorough understanding of Surgery Services policies and procedures, as well as sound nursing practice foundation with excellent critical thinking skills to prepare and care for patients in the Surgery Service Clinics. The Surgery Services GS-7 LPN may be assigned to multiple areas within Chalmers P. Wyle Ambulatory Care Center and supporting CBOCs.

• Possesses the knowledge and skills to carry out more specialized patient care activities. This knowledge base includes the use of veteran care data to initiate active contributions to the veteran's overall health plan.
• Observations of veteran's present status are made and interventions implemented to improve, restore or maintain the optimal function of the veteran.
• Has knowledge of program regulations and is able to carry out objectives of the Nursing program. In doing this, follows the guidelines to meet and maintain program requirements.
• Contributes to the development of the plan of care for assigned veterans outlining program modalities and updates per policy and as changes occur.
• This plan of care is completed with general review and co-signature by the RN or MD, utilizing a broad knowledge base and expertise to develop and modify treatment plans to meet the veteran and the family's expectations.
• Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts in the Medical Center. Works in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), and or Health Care Provider (HCP).
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• The LPN/LVN observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's health condition, which may include prescribed medications/treatments, to promptly and accurately documenting identified changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN/HCP.
• Takes appropriate actions based upon communications, observations, veteran care reports, provider/staff discussion. Reports changes to provider and demonstrates the knowledge and ability to effectively intervene and recommend and implement strategies that assure optimal, safe and effective care.
• Assists other staff to prioritize the overall veteran care needs and adjusts the plan of care as needed. Has astute assessment skills, which allow for observation of obvious and subtle changes in the veteran health condition.
• Responds diligently to the veteran changes and deteriorating condition in emergent situations, notifying appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Accurately and consistently reports and records significant veteran information received from other team members and can analyze and implement modifications based on these reports.

This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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: As determined by the agency policy. Ad-hoc

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 93078A, Licensed Practical Nurse - Podiatry Clinic - Surgery Services/12975430.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.