Licensed Practical Nurse - Howell Pact

<p>The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse for the PACT/Sub-Specialty Clinics at the Howell VA Clinic within the Ambulatory Care Service.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The LPN will be assigned to various Primary Acute Care Teams and/or Sub-Specialty Clinics. This LPN may be assigned to one or more clinical areas within the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), and offsite ancillary clinic to perform clinical roles within the scope of their practice. Duties Include, but are not limited to: Documenting obtained Vital Signs including pulse, blood pressure, respirations, temperature, and pain level. Completes clinical reminders for preventive health screening including mental health screening Draws blood, handles specimens, appropriate use of centrifuge, ordering and organizing lab supplies, daily monitoring of Viewpoint, and proper packaging of samples for testing. Takes appropriate action for positive reminders Performs diabetic foot screening including visual screening, pulses, sensation, and nail clipping. Administers influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus, COVID-19, and other conventional vaccinations per protocol. Refers patients to appropriate resources including social work, dietitian, speech pathology, SAC, smoking cessatin, and physical and occupational therapy after screening. Performs clinical measurements as routine or specific to clinic area needs/standards including: Glucometer measurements, Neurological vital signs, Performing EKG, pulse oximetry, bladder scanning, and post void residual. Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication. Procures sterile and non-sterile specimen collections. Prepares equipment and administers Oxygen Therapy. Applies elastic bandage, hose, and 4-layer compression, as determined appropriate. Applies hot and cold non-sterile compresses. Performs sterile dressings and irrigations Completes accurate encounter forms. Appropriately responds to and completes View Alerts. Recognizes and successfully cares for patients of different ages, including young adult, middle aged adults, and older adults, demonstrating understanding of how age affects the health care needs of patients. Participates in notifying patients of test results. Reviews consults for designated clinics utilizing established protocols developed by the Clinical Service Chief, referring complicated consults to the care manager or provider. Provides patient and family education regarding the patient's condition, procedures, and preventive health care. Maintains precise adherence to basic principles of asepsis, safety, and universal precautions to provide a safe environment for patients, families, and employees. Proper knowledge and handling of instruments, including cleaning and sterilization. Provides supportive care to patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to support , develop implement, and evaluate patent care plans. Utilizes the computer to access patient data, review progress notes, and short medication profiles. Orders labs and looks up test results. Documents progress notes on CPRS. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available 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 #92231-A, 92232-A, 92233-A, 92234-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</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. You may be required to serve a trial period. 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary 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 probationary 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/. Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. See paragraph 4, section C. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).