Licensed Practical Nurse-Medicine Specialty Clinics

Job Title

The Medicine Specialty Clinics, Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the evidence-based care of a group of patients as follows:

The duties and assignments of this position include interviewing patients, performing a general systems appraisal of the patient's condition, collecting objective and subjective data. Duties also include collaboration with the RN in developing, selecting the appropriate sequence of procedures, and implementing a plan of care individualized to carry out the nursing needs of the patient.

Contributes to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's outpatient treatment and discharge plan if applicable. Collaborates with members of other services regarding changes in patient's condition, laboratory results, responses to treatment plan, and other pertinent parameters of care.

Promotes positive patient/family/staff relationship by utilizing appropriate communication skills.

Prepares and administers commonly prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/ or intravenous) as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures. Observes patient's response to medication administered and reports any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO.

Performs support duties for common diagnostic tests and or practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing specimens, preparing, and passing instruments, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and after the procedure. Works with the RN and/ or MD/DO to appropriately orient/ train less experienced LPNs/ licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) or nursing assistants (NAs), or health technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery.

Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/ malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.

Recognizes the need for and institutes emergency measures when indicated, promptly seeks the assistance of the RN, or MD/DO and assists in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/ or pulmonary arrest.

Educates patients and significant others in relation to common disease processes, medication, and/ or prescribed treatment regimes. Documents patient education and patient's response.

Safeguards the patient's right to privacy by protecting information of a confidential nature. Congruent to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1966, maintains information security management.

Provides one-to-one interactions to explore feelings and behavior and promote interpersonal relationships, communication, and socialization skills in accordance with the patient's plan of care. Participates in unit quality management (QM) programs. Follows established safety practices and, reporting to the supervisor or RN, unsafe conditions, unsafe practices, or any occupational illness or injury. Adheres to all safety and health standards, regulations, and work practices.

Additional duties as assigned.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Recruitment/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 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 #: 000000

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs