Licensed Practical Nurse

<p>The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the designated Nurse Manager and provides care in a Women's Health setting. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for the provision of patient care and for delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse veteran patient population. Performs practical nursing duties with precision and efficiency, consistent with Medical Center Policy and within legal and ethical responsibilities of licensure as a LPN.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides practical nursing care to assigned Veterans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Provider, ensuring tasks are completed in accordance with VA policies, procedures, and professional standards. Performs technical nursing tasks such as vital signs measurement, medication administration (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous as qualified), specimen collection, wound care, and assistance with diagnostic procedures. Initiates, monitors, assesses, and discontinues intravenous lines and fluids, documents interventions and observations in the electronic health record, and promptly reports changes in patient condition to the RN or Provider. Recognizes urgent or emergent situations and responds appropriately, including assisting with CPR or emergency care and obtaining necessary equipment under the direction of higher-level staff. Delivers care that supports the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients, considering age-specific requirements and involving patients and families in care planning when appropriate. Documents all care provided, observations, and patient/family education in accordance with legal, ethical, and VA privacy and security regulations. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining a positive, respectful, and customer service-oriented environment with Veterans, families, and colleagues. Participates in training, competency validation, prevention and management of disruptive behavior (PMDB), unit meetings, and ongoing education activities as required by VA and service line policies. Complies with infection control and patient safety standards, proper use and cleaning of equipment, and safe patient handling protocols to prevent injury to patients and staff. Maintains flexibility with schedule and assignments to meet operational needs, and supports quality improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full Time, 7:30am- 4:00pm, Monday-Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) 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: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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. 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/.