Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.The LPN/LVN works under the guidance of the Nurse Manager and/or designee, and is expected to demonstrate basic technical competence, skill, and the ability to function at a fully successful level.In this role, the LPN/LVN provides practical nursing care to individuals with a variety of physical and/or behavioral health needs, consistently supporting optimal patient outcomes and contributing to a high standard of care.The LPN/LVN works with a team of individuals to manage a panel of patients in a primary care or specialty care setting.Contributes to the nursing process through data collection and incorporates evidence-based practices to individuals and groups focusing on cost-effective ways to maximize wellness, prevent illness, and manage acute and chronic diseases to affect the most attainable positive health status over the patient's lifespan up to and including a peaceful death.Nursing encounters may occur face-to-face, via telephone, or other communication devices.Demonstrates ability to educate patients, identify and link patients with appropriate resources, collaborate with interdisciplinary team, perform clinical procedures, communicate well, and utilize computers for electronic documentation, initiating orders per policy, data collection, and reports.The incumbent may be assigned to cross cover in other clinical areas within his/her competency level. Driving to various facilities may be required for VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System.Preferred LPN Experience (Outpatient Cardiology, Renal Clinics):Specialty care experience in Cardiology or Renal/Nephrology (preferred). Experience managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. Familiarity with specialty clinic workflows (rooming, vitals, medication review, patient teaching, EKGs, and fluid/electrolyte monitoring). Experience assisting with diagnostic procedures such as EKGs. Ability to review lab results and report findings as advised by the physician. Comfort working with high-comorbidity, medically complex patient populations. Experience coordinating care, referrals, follow-ups, and patient education. Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic health records. Skilled in secure messaging, answering phones, and clear communication with all members of the care team and outside vendors. Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program. Current, active LPN license. BLS certification is required. Any certifications related to cardiology or renal outpatient clinic care (preferred but not required). Two years of outpatient nursing experience. One to two years of experience working in outpatient specialty care.Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pmPay: 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 #: -08693F, -08694F, -08695F, -08696FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized