Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the designated Nurse Manager and is responsible and accountable for the provision of patient care and for delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse veteran patient population (internal/external). Performs practical nursing measures with precision and efficiency, consistent with Medical Center Policy and procedure and within legal and ethical responsibilities of his/her licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to infection control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment. Seeks guidance from RN and/or provider regarding resolution of clinical issues. May be assigned other duties deemed necessary to support organizational goals. All other duties as assigned. The incumbent may receive a variety of additional assignments or special projects either to meet the needs of the medical center or designed for professional growth of the individual.

Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.

Ability to acknowledge and report technical issues that may delay or impede productive work efforts.

Assists during emergent situations, initiates, and/or assists with CPR, choking, fire emergencies, etc., and obtains equipment and supplies as requested by the RN or physician.

Administers medication accurately and promptly under the general supervision of a RN.

Demonstrates understanding of the effects and/or reactions caused by medications, treatments, and procedures. Records and reports these observations to RN.

Performs personal care, diagnostic support duties and treatments according to procedure under the direction of the RN in a timely manner. Responds to patient's nursing needs, including physical comfort, and emotional needs and recognizing problems from the normal. Strive to involve patients and family to participate in the provision of care throughout the continuum.

Participates and reinforces resources and referrals. Completes assignments in a timely manner with constructive utilization of remaining time.

Initiates, administers, assesses, monitors, and reports IV sites, starts intravenous fluids and piggyback solutions prepared by Pharmacy. This involves monitoring IV fluids with/without medications, monitor flow of IV fluids, change IV tubing and IV site dressing, discontinues IV site. Discontinues blood products. Documents care provided as such.

Independently established priorities and varies the sequence of nursing care based on the patient's conditions and/or response to treatment in or to accomplish assigned tasks with limited supervision by the end of tour.

Preferred Experience: 3 years LPN/ 1 year PACT or primary care experience, 1 year of specialty/procedure based experience in GYN. Experience with PAP Smears, IUD placement and removal, Nexplanon placement and removal setup and patient preparation.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0730-1600.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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 #: 1793FA

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

US Department of Veterans Affairs