Licensed Vocational Nurse- Nursing Specialty Care

Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) performs nursing assignments in the Medical Specialty Clinics and for patients as a member of the Allergy, Dermatology, Infectious Disease (ID), ID Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), Nephrology, Neurology, and Pulmonary Clinic Teams. Under the direction of the Physician, Physician's Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner, she/he is responsible for providing direct and/or indirect patient care to the Allergy, Dermatology, ID, ID PACT, Nephrology, Neurology, and Pulmonary Clinic Teams patients. She/he will have the knowledge, skill and experience to carry out assignments including but not limited to data gathering, setting up/breaking down and assisting with diagnostic procedures and treatments. This LVN will take an active role in process improvement and quality monitoring. The LVN ensures Medical Specialty Clinic providers are adequately supported during clinics and procedures and will serve as liaison between support services and Medical Specialty Clinics. The LVN selected for this position will work under the direction of the Medical Specialty Clinic Providers. This position is primarily a Monday - Friday day shift position, but hours may periodically change to meet patient care demands and increase opportunities to screen Veterans for chronic specialty diseases and to provide access to newly diagnosed Veterans with Medical Specialty conditions and/or chronic diseases.

Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.

Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures. Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO.

Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measure when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.

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

Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO. Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures. However, completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review.

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. (Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LVNs and/or NAs/HTs in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient 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 year Specialty/Procedural/Clinic/Outpatient Experience

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 08:00am- 4:30pm. May change depending on the needs of the facility.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available