Licensed Practical Nurse - Cumberland VACC Outpatient

<p>This Licensed Practical Nurse position is located at the Cumberland County VA Clinic in Mechanicsburg, PA. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a very wide range of patient personal care, support diagnostic services, and chart activities on a regular and continual basis on a surgical, medical, rehabilitation, psychiatric, or long-term care ward or clinic. The incumbent performs duties in such a way as to promote a sense of worth and dignity within each individual.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties include but are not limited to: Checks to see that patients are present for appointments. Prepares patients for treatments and examinations and positions them as required. This will involve placing patient on examining table and chairs and exposing area to be observed and/or treated by the physician. Observes patients for any immediate needs and gives prompt attention or seeks help as necessary. This can be of an emergent nature or relate to the immediate comfort of the patient. Participates in nursing in-service educational programs. Takes vital signs, weights, collects specimens, and makes other pertinent observations specific to the primary care area. Sets up the examination rooms by providing necessary instruments and supplies, seeing that the area and equipment are aseptically clean and in order, assuring that patient charts, x-rays, and consults are available. Assists physicians by supplying needed equipment providing information such as vital signs, weights, observations, and information obtained from the patient. Assures smooth clinic operations by directing the patient to appropriate areas. Inventories, orders, and restocks needed linen and supplies. Reports equipment in need of repair. Detects and reports unsafe work conditions. Assures orderliness and cleanliness of all storage and work areas. Applies body substance isolation precautions to all areas of patient care. Receives patients scheduled for various clinics or arriving for other ambulatory care services. Explains procedure to patients and assist them during examination. Administers life support measures cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required. Performs messenger duties for Primary Care as needed to obtain stat medications, equipment, specimens, etc. Performs electrocardiogram (EKG) and glucometer checks. Administers prescribed medications, per policy. Documents procedures performed and results. Documents teaching/instructions and response in proper format, utilizing documentation standards. Documents vital signs, weights, and special observations using proper format. Identifies patient and family learning needs, educates the patient/family member(s) according to the patient education record, and documents and evaluates learning. Instructs the patient and family on his/her role in various procedures performed. Explains how equipment will be used. Reinforces information previously supplied by the physician or nurse. Informs nurse case manager of obstacles to learning that will require enhancement. Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:15 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: 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 $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: 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. Functional Statement #: PD05737F, PD05736F, PD05735F, and PD05734F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations,able to shift priorities based on patient needs.</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 identification 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 1 or 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/.