LVN GI Endoscopy Procedure Clinic - EDRP Authorized

LVN Endoscopy TechnicianAs an essential member of the procedural team, the LVN assists the physician and team members during endoscopy procedures, actively participating in the planning and implementation of procedures under the general supervision of the endoscopy team. The LVN serves as the primary scrub person, managing and ordering instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures including, but not limited to, colonoscopies, endoscopies, and flexible sigmoidoscopies. The LVN practices aseptic technique and prepares instrumentation independently. In all procedures, the LVN participates in the time out process, retrieves and labels specimens, and ensures adherence to all infection control policies and universal precautions. The LVN remains vigilant to changes in the patient's clinical condition, promptly notifying the RN or physician of significant developments and relaying technical data throughout the procedure. The LVN also assists with patient assessment, preparation, positioning, and the setup of specialized support equipment as needed.Major duties include, but are not limited to:Performs and documents focused assessment and reports abnormal findings to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager and/or RN Team Leader.Demonstrates a basic ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information.The LVN demonstrates technique in performing, reporting, and recording assigned nursing care, including, but not limited to: administers oxygen therapy; medication administration to include IV medication if certified; completes clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts as indicated; ensures medications/supplies are not expired and removed from inventory; accurately performs delegated procedures and treatments; assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy; EKG, lab draws; data collection and documentation intervention of patient visit in applicable nursing note; based on the patient's goals, reinforces patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention and wellness; assists in medication reconciliation and notifies the provider of changes; measures, records vital signs and enters them in CPRS. Reports all significant deviations to the RN and/or health care provider immediately.Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.Medication Administration (BCMA) system to administer medication to individual or a group of patients safely and efficiently.Demonstrates basic skill in identifying the individual's level of understanding and teaching the client and/or significant other about the basic concepts to his/her disease process, utilizing the standards of care and documenting client's response.Provides verbal and/or written information in a timely manner that is accurate, using clear and precise communication methods to ensure that customers understand.Makes observations and documents care and the patient's response.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pmPay: 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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 53049F, 53050F, 53051F, 53052FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized