Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical NurseThe major duties and responsibilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse include but are not limited to:Perform within this functional statement under guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee.Assigned tasks require advanced technical competence and skill.Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice.Technical proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditionsUse judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatmentsRecognize accurately, report and record relevant patient information.Observe for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and, or other internal/external customers.Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and /or prescribed treatment regimes.Preferred Experience: 1-3 years of LPN experience in clinic or hospital settingWork Schedule: Schedule may vary to support the need of the ED Dept. Monday thru Sunday; 7:30 am -8:00 pmRelocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedParental 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 $416.66Retirement: 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 #: 000000Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized