Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse, is under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or physician with minimal supervision and is accountable to the Clinic Nurse Manager. He/she demonstrates self-direction and critical thinking skills in carrying out simple to the most complex practical nursing care assignments for variable patient populations. Preferred Experience: Previous clinic experience. Major Duties may include, but not limited to:

• Assist with intake of Veterans in preparation for provider visits.
• Assist providers with exams/procedures.
• Perform treatments and procedures such as electrocardiograms, vital signs, blood glucose readings, bladder scans, ear flushes etc.
• Tracking and administering of required immunizations.
• Administering ordered medications.
• Providing ordered wound care.
• Completion of pertinent clinical reminders.
• Assist in message management with the Nursing team team using the Secured Messaging System.
• Participate in the management of telephone messages related to the teams.
• Participation and coordination of group visits.
• Identification of additional services needed by Veterans and their families.
• Participation in daily huddles and team meetings.
• Provide guidance to Veterans who are new to the clinic services.
• Assist with Veteran and family education.
• Provide unit-based support through equipment and supply monitoring within the work area.
• Work with team members to obtain medical records from non-VA facilities.
• Provide back-up support to lab services at the Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs).
• Provide other support as needed for the team within the scope of practice for an LPN.
• Assist with Monthly Audits, Chart, Duress, Out of date supplies, etc.

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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 #: 07530F, 07531F, 07532F, and 07533F