Licensed Practical Nurse

<p>The Kansas City VA Healthcare Network is recruiting for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Nursing Acute Care assigned to Inpatient Telemetry Services. The primary purpose of the LPN 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.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: Demonstrated skill in using unit-specific equipment, supplies, and materials to provide safe, effective care to the designated patient population, in accordance with the unit competency record. Ability to promptly recognize deviations from baseline patient conditions and respond efficiently and appropriately in urgent or emergent situations. Knowledge of normal and abnormal vital signs and physical assessments, with the ability to promptly notify the RN of changes in patient condition. Competency in telemetry monitoring, including performing required measurements, identifying cardiac rhythms, and providing accurate rhythm interpretation. Ability to document cardiac rhythm interpretations clearly and accurately in accordance with established guidelines and facility policy. Consistent adherence to patient safety guidelines, including verifying patient identity using two patient identifiers during all direct care and ensuring accurate patient identification in the telemetry monitoring system. Ability to integrate performance improvement principles and Medical Center quality initiatives into daily practice to enhance patient Ability to work and function in a safe manner, adhering to infection control practices and demonstrating proper operation Ability to perform audits related to telemetry processes and lead Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) initiatives to enhance quality, safety, and workflow efficiency within the telemetry service. Work Schedule: Day Shift Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 589-22-103 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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).</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 examination. 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/.