Practical Nurse

<p>The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This job will close when we have received 50 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>- Provides direct patient care and clinical support within Ambulatory Care Specialty Medicine Clinics, including Pulmonary, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Gastroenterology (GI), Endocrinology, and Infectious Disease. - Responsibilities include patient intake, obtaining vital signs, completing assessments within LPN scope, administering medications, supporting specialty-related procedures, providing patient education, and working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to promote continuity of care in the outpatient environment. - Provides competent, evidence-based specialty care to assigned patients under the supervision and direction of an RN or provider within the Specialty Medicine clinics. - Collaborates with and supports health technicians and medical instrument technicians within the clinic environment, offering guidance appropriate to the LPN scope of practice. - Delivers direct patient care, including care coordination support, health promotion, and patient education on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management specific to specialty medicine conditions. - Assists in staff orientation and ongoing competency reinforcement appropriate to the LPN role. - Contributes to quality improvement activities and assists with tracking outcomes and improvement initiatives in the ambulatory care setting. - Demonstrates leadership in delivering patient-centered, holistic specialty care through effective teamwork and consistent application of evidence-based practices. - Participates in the evaluation of clinical practices by identifying opportunities for improvement and communicating recommendations to supervising RNs or providers. - Provides informal, constructive feedback to peers to support professional development and enhance care delivery. - Contributes to maintaining a safe, supportive, and professional clinical environment that fosters the growth and development of healthcare team members. - Offers an LPN perspective during interdisciplinary team discussions related to patient care plans and clinic operations. - Partners with colleagues to support positive change and contribute to optimal patient outcomes in ambulatory specialty services. - Supports team members by sharing knowledge and reinforcing best practices to ensure high-quality, safe ambulatory nursing care. - Shares educational findings, experiences, and innovative ideas with peers to advance practice within the specialty clinics. - Questions existing clinical practices when appropriate and communicates concerns or suggestions to supervising RNs or providers to promote evidence-based improvements in outpatient care. - Participates in activities and strategies that support and sustain a culture of evidence-based practice within the clinic. - Performs additional duties as assigned, which may include patient intake, documentation, point-of-care testing, medication reconciliation, equipment preparation, and coordinating patient readiness for specialty procedures. - This position may float to other Specialty Medicine clinics as operational needs arise, including Dermatology, Rheumatology, Neurology, GI, Endocrinology, and Infectious Disease. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE IS LISTED BELOW. - Two years of experience as a Practical Nurse - Experience in an outpatient Specialty Medicine or ambulatory care setting - Pulmonary, Gastroenterology, or Specialty clinic experience highly preferred - Strong background in fast-paced outpatient clinical environments Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 0730-1600 Location: 6900 N. Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas NV Telework: Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement: 08696F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting the position of LPN with the Department of Veterans Affairs, you will be required to serve a 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 the following: 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. If you do not receive certification for continued employment, you should receive written notice prior to the end of your trial period hat your employment will be terminated and the effective date of such termination.<h3>Education</h3>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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.