Licensed Practical Nurse Domiciliary Care

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in the Mental Health Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH DRRTP) functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary mental health treatment team that provides care for residential patients with complex mental health issues, substance abuse, medical problems, homelessness and other psychological issues using current mental health concepts and treatment modalities. The LPN/LVN is responsible for assisting in triage of medical problems, health promotion and prevention, first aid, group therapy and coordination of the patient medical care with registered nurses and the patients primary care provider. The LPN/LVN also shares responsibility for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment of care. This includes duties such as safety and medication rounds, unit presence for onsite unit awareness, monitoring patient and visitor unit entry and exit to include operating entry and exit buzzer system and observation of unit cameras, patient transport to hospital and from hospital units as needed, and contraband checks for safety and security of the unit. The (LPN/LVN) is considered a novice and performs within this functional statement under close supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee. Assigned tasks require basic technical competence and skill.

Major Duties:

• Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient/employee information electronically, verbally, and written.
• Work and function within a safe manner including infection control and operation of equipment.
• Integrate and apply pertinent aspects of the Medical Center performance improvement program into his/her professional practice.
• Utilize nursing research and literature in daily practice.
• Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
• Attends to the care of the veteran in meeting the VA Medical Center's Vision and Mission.

Work Schedule: 3:30pm-12:00am

Telework: Not available

Functional Statement #: 074998F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and lifting in the direct care of patients; some extended periods of sitting and/or standing.

US Department of Veterans Affairs