Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Clinic - Full Time

Overview The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for an Licensed Practical Nurse. The Licensed Practical Nurse will function in Community Outpatient Services.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Must be a graduate of school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing
(7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160 - enacted November 21 - 1983 - and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576 - enacted October 28 - 1986
Must possess a full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - You must fully meet all performance requirements for the GS-6 LPN/LVN or equivalent and your resume must fully support this
Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions
Completed work only needs a general review by a registered nurse or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures
Ability to observe - identify and respond to the patient's needs for care - including medication - equipment-assisted care and patient/family education
considers emotional - cultural - spiritual - socio-economic - and age-related factors
Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures
Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO
Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO - and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed
Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customers
Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures
Preferred Experience: Primary Care and Phlebotomy experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-07 Physical Requirements: and driving a car for periods up to 2 hours
VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio - Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Duties VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Assists with the planning - implementation - and evaluation of patients' care with all interdisciplinary teams
Functions in complex healthcare activities with minimal supervision and guidance
Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards
Maintains knowledge and skills to care for a wide range of patients - including those with chronic and acute illness
Provide nursing care for adults with population specific needs by incorporating pertinent physical - psychosocial - and cultural needs into the patient plan of care
Readily identifies patient complications and acts to resolve issues under very general supervision
and administrative issues
Able to proactively assist staff to identify Veteran medications/treatment needs - and accurately relay those needs to necessary/pertinent team members involved in the Veteran's care
Collaborates with the PACT team and other interdisciplinary services in the development - implementation - and evaluation of patient care
Provides indirect nursing care to patients with complex needs as related to consult management - screening of telephone calls - as well as assuming responsibility and accountability for nursing action
Demonstrates active listening and excellent interviewing/screening skills during telephone calls to obtain pertinent information from the caller and utilizes computerized medical record as an additional information resource
Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPN staff related to support duties for more complex - specialized tests/procedures
Determines clinic assignments - timely patient communication - consult management and medical record review/retrieval
Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills and provide leadership in assisting other staff to improve and advance their nursing practice
Maintains and updates professional certifications as required by policy/procedure
Participates in safety inspections and proactively reports unsafe working conditions to supervisory staff members
Collaborates with NM and other VA leadership to ensure work area and nursing practice is maintained in accordance with Joint Commission - OIG and other regulatory agency guidelines
Serves as a resource for other LPN/MT/MSA staff re: Applies infection control measures appropriately in delivering nursing care
Demonstrates knowledge of all processes for reusable medical equipment (RME)
Demonstrates proper setup (assembling the required items in preparation for a procedure in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and VA protocols) - and maintenance according to facility standard operating procedure (SOP)
Assists the RN/LPN to prepare patients for transport to appointments - other departments - emergency department - or other unit transfers
Performs treatments and procedures within the scope of license and facility policies and procedures
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
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
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 $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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