Licensed Pratical Nurse

<p>The Licensed Practical nurse provides a wide range of clinical services to the Veteran under the general supervision of a professional registered nurse. This position is under Ambulatory Care Service Outpatient Clinics.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of the Practical Nurse include, but are not limited to: Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response; appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing the RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention. Performs assigned nursing care in the CBOCs (Community Based Outpatient Clinics), to include phlebotomy using aseptic venipuncture technique, preparation of blood samples for transport, oxygen therapy, EKGs, and delegated procedures and treatments. Checks expiration dates of laboratory supplies and ensures the laboratory is fully stocked for proper patient care and handling of specimens. Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in the preparation and administration of medication. Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning the patient, and ensuring comfort and privacy. Responsible for patient and staff education, documentation, and assistance with workload capture basic to the completion of the Telehealth visit. Responsible for quality control procedures on Telehealth equipment and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports and workload reporting. Serves as a site imager for Telehealth store-and-forward applications and facilitator for real-time Clinical Video Telehealth encounters (primary care and specialty care remote visits). Provides patient and family health education based on the patient's goals, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness. Completes mandatory reviews, including motivational interviewing, to promote patient self-management toward an individualized life plan of care. Supports patient-driven care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner using evidence-based principles. Demonstrates initiative in assisting the PACT Teamlet and extended PACT team members. Assists in the orientation and competency validation of students, peers, and clerical staff. Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, universal precautions, fire and disaster drills, and security measures. Maintains confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient information and upholds a work environment that honors diversity. Serves as a resource and advocate in the protection of patient and family rights. Promotes patient and personnel safety. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 08:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 11356F 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 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/.