Licensed Practical Nurse

<p>The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a crucial role in providing regular and specialized care to selected patients. This involves carrying out standard and specialized nursing activities, drawing on extensive work experience and working independently on recurring duties. The LPN values the importance of seeking guidance when necessary to ensure the highest quality of patient care. This position is located in Loch Raven, MD.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: The Licensed Practical Nurse successfully performs activities appropriate to his/her grade as outlined in the Licensed Practical Qualification Standard. This Standard identifies the educational, experiential and competency requirements for the LPN at each grade. Be technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments. Use knowledge to appropriately carry out assigned resident-center care, utilizing the Hatch Model of Culture Transformation in providing a homelike atmosphere. Use knowledge to appropriately carry out assigned resident care with only a general review by the RN for the appropriateness and conformity of the care with established policies and Procedures. Make observations of subtle changes in the patient's/resident's condition (i.e. behavior shifts, mood changes, skin coloring, appetite, etc.). Document care given, observations, and responses to care on the appropriate tools or forms. Assure receipt of adequate nutritional intake either through observation of patient/resident, feeding the patient/resident, or properly positioning and checking placement of feeding tube. Recognize the patient's/resident's autonomy and promote independence by means of respect, limit setting, and individualized treatment. Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, within, intramuscular, and or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observe physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or appropriate team member. Monitor intake and output, according to established policy and procedures. Integrate and apply aspects of the Long Term Care Accrediting Agencies and National Patient Safety Goals as applicable to their area of practice. Integrate and apply pertinent aspects of the performance improvement program into his/her professional practice. Maintain confidentiality of written, electronic, and verbal patient/employee information. Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm and/or 3:30pm - 12:00am 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). Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: FS_512-25495-F, FS_512-25497-F, FS_512-25496-F, FS_512-26026-F 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. 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 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/.