Licensed Practical Nurse- Inpatient

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Major duties include but not limited to:

• Provides for nutrition, elimination and hygiene needs of the patient/resident.
• Assists with the movement and mobility of the patient/resident by turning, lifting, moving, transferring and escorting patient/resident.
• Participates in the admission, transfer and discharge of the patient/resident.
• Completes the wound risk scale.
• Completes the fall risk assessment.
• Provides teaching, such as medications and equipment/special instructions, to patients/residents and their families.
• Assists the patient/resident in performing activities of daily living.
• Assists in patient/resident teaching and rehabilitation.
• Contributes to the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient's/resident's treatment plan.
• Completes walking rounds and receives report on all patient/resident with oncoming and off-going charge person or team leader.
• Assists or participates in special programs, on or off station, such as reality orientation or recreational events for patient/resident.
• Assists with diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Prepares and administers medications, as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
• Inserts and replaces nasogastric feeding tube.
• Replaces a non-sutured gastrostomy tube in which the tract has been established (usually 3-4 weeks after insertion).
• Replaces a non-sutured suprapubic catheter after the initial replacement has been done by the physician or registered nurse.
• Initiates IV Therapy (Must have an Ohio Board of Nursing Intravenous Therapy card or be approved to start IVs through their state licensing authority).
• Records in the medical record nursing care, observations, procedures, vital signs, treatments and medications.
• Consistently models professional conduct in routine and stressful situations.
• Reacts to stress with self-control and appropriate behavior.
• Provides for the safety and comfort of the patient/resident.
• Other duties as assigned.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule: 0730-2000 including an additional 8-hour shift per pay period with weekend and holidays rotations and off tours as mandated

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 #: 93198A, 93199A, 93200A, 93201A

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs