Vocational Nurse(CBOC Rancho Cucamonga)

<p>The Primary Care Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides high-quality, evidence-based care for a culturally diverse Veteran population; emphasizing patient centered care to veteran's ages 18 to 75 and above in the outpatient care setting. They must be able to promote a safe environment for all patients including those with altered sensorium due to medication or an acute or chronic illness.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs assignments in the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in the Rancho Cucamonga , CA location as a member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager, she/he is responsible for providing direct and/or indirect patient care to an assigned group of patients. This care takes into consideration all physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of this specific Veteran population. The LVN delivers safe and timely care framed by evidence-based practices and a true caring for the Veteran population and their significant others. - Collects data and documents findings on newly assigned/ established PACT patients including common observations and actions in electronic health record Computerized Patient Recording System (CPRS) and appropriate forms if indicated. - Administers medications per Nursing Service Policy and Scope of license .- Ability in performing EKG. - Able to recognize patients in distress needing immediate intervention. - Recognizes the signs of potential or active disruptive behavior and quickly intervenes with appropriate therapeutic interventions, including activates Crisis Action Team (CAT). - Demonstrates ability to use "Safe Patient Handling" Equipment and techniques, able to transport, turn and move patients using proper equipment. - Gathers and records data reflective of the patient's (and/or families') physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs. - Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action. - Documents in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. - Identifies common changes in condition, both physical and emotional, which have relevance to health status. - Participates in planning the nursing care provided to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems. - Provides patient-related data. - Participates in/activates Medical Response Team (MRT) calls and resuscitation procedures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest or medical necessity. - Prepares, administers and documents medications with alertness to actions, side effects, adverse reactions and contraindication following Medical Center policies/procedures. Preferred Experience: 2 year experience PACT experience 2 years out-patient clinic experience Procedure experience LVN skilled nursing experience Work Schedule: TBD Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: 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. 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/.