Licensed Practical Nurse

<p>A Licensed Practical Nurse at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center serves as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team with selected patients and provides care to them on a regular and recurring basis.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team with long and short stay resident care and provides care to them on a consistent and recurring basis. The incumbent will prepare and administer prescribed medications and perform treatments according to established policies/procedure. He/she will give complete personal and hygienic care. The Licensed Practical Nurse will also provide assistance with food and fluid intake, recording of I&O's; vital signs, medications, treatments, and patient care. Excellent customer service and communication skills are required. Adheres to computerized patient record system policies and procedures for administration and data entry for vital signs and other patient information. Observes for 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 MD. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating and training less experienced LPN's or nurse assistants/health care technicians related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures. Adaptable to the changing needs of the medical center; accepts changes in work assignments readily, recognizing that changes are often needed in providing patient care. *This position is located at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center* Preferred Experience: 2 years Long Term Care experience; preferred. Work Schedule: 7:30am-8:00pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 26026-F, 25495-F, 25496-F, 25497-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4</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 dentification 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>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.