Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

The duties of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs assigned nursing care responsibilities requiring the use of advanced equipment, technology, or knowledge in procedures performed in the GU Clinic, Eye Clinic, General Medical, Surgical, Orthopedic, Diabetic, and Urology Clinics, the Vital Signs area, and Patient Transport.
• Utilizes specialized equipment such as Doppler units, oximeters, visual field analyzers, electro-fulguration machines, cryothermia machines, computer terminals, and printers.
• Reports and records current observations, such as physical condition, emotional response, and results of procedures; observes skin conditions, variations in vital signs, and personal habits of patients/residents; listens for clues to the patient's/resident's reaction to illness and treatment.
• Assists the physician and/or nurse with therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, including skin biopsies, joint aspirations, phlebotomies, pap smears, pelvic examinations, minor eye surgeries, and minor GU procedures. Obtains and arranges necessary equipment; correctly positions the patient/resident and provides information and reassurance.
• Escorts acutely ill patients/residents to and from clinics and/or outside the facility for special tests.
• Provides one-to-one nursing care to assigned outpatients whose care requires close observation.
• Demonstrates a high level of competency in medication administration by all routes according to established policy and procedures, and competence in administering intravenous fluids and/or medications according to provider orders and established policy.
• Performs other related duties as indicated by the needs of the patient/resident and the unit.

Work Schedule: Rotating, will discuss during interview

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not 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)

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 #: GS-3: 561-14538F / GS-4: 561-14536F / GS-5: 561-14536F / GS-6: 561-14535F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized