Licensed Practical Nurse

<p>The Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System Community Outpatient Service is currently recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse position at the Akron Outpatient Clinic in either Primary Care or Specialty Care. The LPN is a direct care provider whose scope of practice includes providing comprehensive Nursing care for the assigned care service unit or program. The LPN functions under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, Physician, and/or Licensed Independent Provider.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Rewards - LPN Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides Nursing care for adults with population specific needs by incorporating pertinent physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs into the patient plan of care. Accurately prepares and administers medications. Properly performs treatments and procedures. Provides direct Nursing care to patients based on individualized plan of care, reinforces teaching and written instructions initiated by the RN or Provider. Collaborates with the RN to establish priorities for patient care within the specialty care clinics. Functions with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the ability to vary the order of and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patients' condition. Seeks direction from the RN or Provider to confirm plan of care. Recognizes signs and symptoms of medical and behavioral emergencies and responds appropriately. Responds promptly to patient requests for assistance. Knowledge of accrediting bodies and national patient safety goals. Knowledgeable about life safety, fire, and occupational regulations. Responds to environmental, medical, and psychiatric emergencies appropriately. Knowledgeable of infection control policy and procedures. Knowledgeable in safe body mechanics, patient safety measures, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Proficient in safe patient transfers and assist devices. Competent in using medical equipment and technical procedures in assigned services: glucometers, respiratory equipment, hyfrecators, and other medical surgical specialty equipment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not eligible Virtual/Remote: This is not a virtual/remote position. Functional Statement #: 94215A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required</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/.