Licensed Practical Nurse

<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>VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Unit (1U), at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, Virginia. The LPN is directly responsible to the Registered Nurse and accountable for the provision of direct patient care and for delivering quality nursing care to culturally diverse Veteran population with complex needs. The LPN will work directly under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager and Registered Nurse. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides direct nursing care to Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders in an inpatient rehabilitation and specialty care setting. Performs and assists with bowel and bladder management programs, including catheter care, intermittent catheterization, bowel care, and monitoring urinary/bowel function. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Monitors patients for changes in condition and promptly reports abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse or provider. Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia, infection, sepsis, respiratory distress, and other medical emergencies common to the spinal cord injury population. Assists patients with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, hygiene, feeding, and rehabilitation-related activities. Documents nursing care, patient responses, intake/output, bowel and bladder results, and other clinical findings accurately in the electronic health record. Reinforces patient and family education related to spinal cord injury care, skin protection, bowel/bladder management, medications, mobility, and safety. Maintains a therapeutic environment while promoting dignity, independence, and patient-centered care. Adheres to infection prevention standards, VA policies, rehabilitation standards, and Spinal Cord Injury Center protocols. Performs other related duties as assigned within the LPN scope of practice. Work Schedule: Full-time, To be determined with supervisor 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 monique.head@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 #: 000000 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. 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/.