Licensed Practical Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The LPN provides direct care to a patient which does not require full professional nurse education, but require skills which have been issued by the licensing authority. Primary Responsibilities Include; but are not limited to: - Administers prescribed medications accurately and safely, monitoring patients for therapeutic and adverse responses. - Performs basic nursing care under limited supervision, including obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, and supporting clinical procedures by passing instruments as needed. - Initiates appropriate emergency responses and independently performs resuscitation efforts in accordance with clinical guidelines. - Collects, documents, and reports patient information to support nursing assessments and contribute to individualized patient care plans. - Changes patient dressings using proper aseptic technique and follows wound-care protocols.- Assists patients with activities of daily living-such as bathing, oral hygiene, and continence care-while promoting comfort, dignity, and independence. - Performs selected clinical interventions under limited supervision, including catheterization, injections, and suctioning, in alignment with scope-of-practice requirements. - Provides patient instruction on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-procedural care (e.g., deep-breathing exercises, dietary guidance for diabetic patients). - Participates in basic patient and family education sessions to support understanding of care plans and promote positive health outcomes. - Demonstrates knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies, and sets up surgical materials while appropriately positioning and draping patients for procedures ranging from minor interventions to complex genitourinary surgeries. - Utilizes understanding of surgical procedures and terminology to anticipate provider needs and pass instruments efficiently and safely. - Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing to convey patient status and care needs to the interdisciplinary team. - Applies knowledge of environmental safety, infection control, security, and patient privacy to protect patient rights and maintain a safe care environment. - Cleans, disinfects, and maintains reusable medical equipment in accordance with Medical Center procedures, inspecting items for function and initiating repair or replacement processes when necessary. - Completes all other duties as assigned to support the mission and operational needs of the Agency, Department, Facility, and/or Service. Work Schedule: Various Work Schedules, and tour of duties available. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 #: FS# 688-25176-F</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. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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/.