Licensed Vocational Nurse - (Patient Aligned Care Team)

<p>The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a member of the nursing team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs assignments requiring licensure as a Vocational/practical nurse. Care may be provided to patients in a variety of settings, i.e. Ambulatory Care including but not limited Primary Care, Specialty Care, Mental Health, Surgery, Special Procedures, Home and Community Based Care.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service and the maintenance of an environment that is committed to serving the veteran. Assists the RN by engaging and documenting nursing practice which incorporates knowledge and skills related to assessing client conditions to include but not limited to vital signs, patient assessment, documentation of pain assessment/evaluation in the medical record and accurate transcription, administration, and documentation of medication according to established procedures. Performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care in Geri/PACT Clinics, including, but not limited to: Data collection and documentation of all interventions completed during patient visit. Sending assessment data collected to the RN for review and action. Administers and documents immunizations per protocol NATVCBHCS policies. Clinical reminder completion. Documents transfers in CPRS and warm handoff reports given to receiving facility. Completes and documents Nursing Notes in CPRS, as applicable, in a timely manner and closes the Encounter Notes closed for patients not seen by a provider. Notes will be closed by the end of tour of duty daily. Areas to be addressed include: Encounters: Reasons for visit; diagnosis codes; Service Connections; Primary assignment; Service connected conditions; Diagnosis tab; Procedures, etc. Completes pre-appointment telephone calls for scheduled patients. Reviews Message Manager and assist Team to address/complete and document pending alerts communicated throughout tour of duty to facilitate care and address needs of the caller within 48 hours. As assigned, assures twice daily documentation of temperature for medication refrigerator. As assigned, daily check of clinic AED and other required daily monitoring logs. Check expiration dates of meds and supplies. Monitors and restocks exam room medical/clerical supplies. Reports equipment malfunction Completes the Blood Glucose meter check daily, as applicable. Delegated procedures and treatments (i.e. EKG, dressing change, medication planner prefills) Assists with minor procedures, ensuring patient comfort and privacy. Reinforces education to the patient/caregiver according to the Geri PACT Care Plan and goals Provides back up to Geri PACT clinical support as needed, if applicable. Measures and records vital signs and enters them in CPRS. Assists with and documents medication reconciliation. Notifies the medical provider of changes. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 04:30pm 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). 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: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 52204-F, 52205-F, 52206-F, 52207-F, Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized *This is a Bargaining Unit position*</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>Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing [Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)] at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing [Accrediting Commission]. Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website. Exceptions include: (1) Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. (2) VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986; and for their future personnel actions under this authority. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions. (3) Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. 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/. IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Transcripts are not required, however, failure to provide transcript may result in non-referral of your application if your education cannot be verified. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. Note: If your school was accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.