Practical Nurse(Telehealth SFT Preceptor)

<p>The Telehealth and Mental Health LPN Telehealth SFT Preceptor is responsible to the Nurse Manager or assigned supervisor and is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS). Meets the needs of all customers while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The LPN is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Imaging Clinic at the parent facility and associated CBOCs. The LPN performs ocular imaging for patients who are candidates for Teleretinal Imaging as identified and referred by the VA Primary Care Provider, VA eye care providers, and the LPN. Guided by local policy/standing orders, the LPN can initiate consultations for patients on behalf of the PCP, who retains responsibility for patient care. The LPN serves as the care coordinator Teleretinal Imager. The LPN successfully and consistently demonstrates exercise of independent technical judgment as well as comprehensive and thorough working knowledge of the most complex or difficult practices and procedures. The LPN completes an abbreviated history including: duration of diabetes, insulin/oral/dietary control, last hemoglobin A1C value, last dilated eye exam by date and provider, past ocular history, family ocular history, and current ocular medications. Demonstrates the ability to provide a full range of care to patients who require complex treatments/care. Administers medications accurately with the remote supervision of a registered nurse (RN).- Exhibits the capability to assist the RN and/or the provider to aptly prioritize overall patient care needs and modify care plans as appropriate. Practices patient centered care. Readily performs personal care, diagnostic support duties and treatments according to policy/procedures under the direction of an RN. Responds to patient's needs, including physical comfort and emotional needs, and recognizes deviations from the normal. Possesses the independent, complex, and technical knowledge and skills that support the successful completion of the Telehealth visit. Maintains a current knowledge of Telehealth program requirements. Work Schedule: Full Time,Mon-Fri 0800am-4:30pm. Duty Location: TBD during interview/selection process. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 07333F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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>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/.