Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

The LPN collaborates with multiple specialty care providers in scheduling and providing care to our Veterans. Maintains acceptable standards of practice under the direction of the nurse manager or designee and engages in nursing care, which requires the knowledge and skills represented by licensure as an LPN. Assignments are limited to situations demanding an exceptional degree of practical nursing knowledge and skills. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Carrying out more specialized patient care duties, including assignments in selected, more complex care settings
• Incorporating current patient care data in actively contributing to the development of the Veteran's overall health plan, and in carrying out assigned nursing interventions
• Utilizing broader knowledge and skills because supervision is more general and employees are expected to be involved to a greater degree in the development and modification of treatment plans
• Assisting RN and/or provider to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery
• Making astute observations of subtle, less obvious changes, both physical and emotional, in Veteran's condition, and accurately and thoroughly documents care delivered and Veteran's response to care that could require immediate modification of the Veteran's care plan
• Seeking assistance and guidance, appropriately, by informing RN or provider of changes in Veteran's condition requiring higher-level intervention
• Assisting the RN or provider in addressing the Veteran's needs for medication/treatments, accurately administering prescribed medications/treatments according to established policies/procedures and appropriately recording administration and Veteran's response to medications/treatments received
• Possessing comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices to serve as a resource person for other staff in organizing and implementing more complex/specialized patient care
• Serving as an independent, integral member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), using advanced practical nursing skill, critical thinking, and clinical judgment to manage complex primary care assignments under the general supervision of the RN or provider
• Assisting individuals or groups of Veterans, families, and/or caregivers to take an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles for more positive Veteran outcomes
• Exercising skills in influencing and communicating with unusually difficult to care for or communicate with patients and/or family members who may exhibit problems with lack of self-control, resistant or abusive behaviors, or impediments in their ability to understand or follow instructions
• Supporting the RN, or provider in monitoring the practice of unlicensed nursing or non-medical staff in Veteran's care

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm: Weekdays, up to 70 hours per pay period (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.