Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Shift Care

Licensed Practical Nurses

VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 or 795 Willow Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025

The contractor shall provide contract staffing for 6 LPNs to provide nursing services on site in accordance with specifications contained herein to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) located at VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (Palo Alto and Menlo Park campuses).

Staff/Facility

Contractor's licensed practical nurses to be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government's requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. Contractor shall provide documents upon request of the CO/COR to verify current and ongoing licensure, skills, and certification related to the provision of services performed.

• Contractor shall provide verifiable evidence of all educational and training experiences including any gaps in educational history for all Contractor's registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
• Contractor's LPNs shall be responsible for abiding by the Facility's Medical Staff By-Laws, rules, and regulations that govern the medical staff behavior.

Administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and provide care in accordance with VA guidelines. Support RNs in patient care to ensure services align with facility and VA standards. Compliance & Safety Follow all VA, CDC, OSHA, and Infection Control protocols, including mandatory immunizations, bloodborne pathogen training, and influenza vaccine requirements. Complete all VA-mandated annual training (compliance, ethics, infection control, safety/security, HIPAA, etc. Maintain accurate records and documentation to meet federal and facility requirements. Team Collaboration Coordinate with RNs, administrative staff, and contractors to ensure seamless patient care operations. Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and briefings as required. Abide by the facility Medical Staff By-Laws, rules, and regulations.

VA Hours of Operation/Scheduling

VA Business Hours: Multiple Shifts to include: Contract personnel shall be available and present during normal VAPAHCS hours, which will be established and may be revised as deemed appropriate for safe patient care. Based on requirements and history, the schedule shifts will be 8, 10, or 12 hours. The contract employees will not work over 40 hours per week. Contract employees will receive their schedule 2-4 weeks in advance. This can change due to patient care needs.

Off-hours Coverage: Contractors will not be on-call.

Length of shifts: There will be multiple differing shifts based on patient need.

Holidays and Overtime: There will be no holiday or overtime scheduled or authorized for payment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.