Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care service, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veterans. Assignment duties may include but not limited to:

• Manages patient care problems for a wide range of patients including those with chronic and acute illness.
• Assesses, records and reports vital signs neurological signs weight and blood glucose levels.
• Checks patients into the clinic and documents intake data.
• Provides high quality nursing care using traditional and non-traditional modalities.
• Demonstrates the ability to independently adjust or modify care being delivered.
• Serves as a resource for complex slash specialized procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions and sterile techniques.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to interpret common test results and other medical data.
• Performs clinical pertinence reviews to ensure compliance with nursing practice standards.

Administrative duties may include but not limited to:

• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with VA policy and TJC standards of care.
• Remain current on all changes, improvements, and software patches related to VISTA and CPR systems.
• Actively participates in continuous and ongoing performance improvement projects and/or primary care committees.
• Assists Nurse Manager (NM) with management of encounters
• Maintains current annual and professional licensure certifications, which includes all state licensure requirements for LPN's and BLS certification.
• Leads PACT huddles effectively and serves as a resource for new clinical and administrative staff members.

Medication Administration duties may include but not limited to:

• Prepares, administers, and documents medications and immunizations as directed without error.
• Observes for subtle physical, emotional side effects, or contraindications related to medications when interviewing patients.
• Assists with medical reconciliation to improve patient safety.
• Collaborates with RN, provider, and/or pharmacist to address patient medication questions and/or changes in patient conditions from prescribed medications/treatments.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Work schedule may change based on agency needs.

Telework: Ad-hoc, as authorized by supervisor.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 60974F, 60696F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized