Licensed Practical Nurse (CLC)

<p>The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 5 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The assignment involves administering advanced and skilled complex patient care, utilizing specialized equipment. LPNs administer care and apply nursing intervention techniques to patients with a wide range of disease entities. The incumbent must be able to promptly and accurately detect, identify, and report significant changes and/or responses to treatments or unusual circumstances using the facility recommended communication tool to improve patient safety and the transfer of critical information. Contacts are with patients, families, and all members of all health care disciplines in the geriatrics or dementia areas of the medical center. The purpose of the contacts is to provide quality and continuity of nursing care in the geriatric or dementia care setting. The setting demands providing care, emotional support, and instruction for the patient and family. An overall supportive environment should be provided to aid in the patient's recovery. The employee is involved in long periods of physical activity in the geriatric and dementia areas, including standing, bending, lifting, stooping, stretching and the pushing of beds, stretchers, wheelchairs and other equipment. Nursing care duties are performed in the geriatric area/ Community Living Center(s) (CLCs). The assignment involves contact with and use of specialized equipment. LPNs are expected to practice safe work habits. The incumbent is exposed to stressful situations on a daily basis due to unpredictable conditions and occasionally unpredictable resident behavior within the CLC neighborhoods. LPNs will be exposed to infectious diseases and handling of contaminated and hazardous waste materials (soiled dressing, contaminated needles, syringes, suctioning and testing equipment, etc.) and use of isolation techniques. Work Schedule: 7pm thru 730am, night shift Functional Statement #: 58713F</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.