Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Customer service and communication skills are essential. The LPN adheres to computerized patient record system policies and procedures, ensuring accurate data entry of vital signs and other patient information. They observe for physical and emotional changes in a patient's condition related to medications or treatments, promptly document any noted changes, and report deviations from normal to the RN or physician. The LPN also serves as a preceptor, helping orient, educate, and train less experienced LPNs, nurse assistants, and health care technicians in support duties related to more complex or specialized tests and procedures.

They demonstrate adaptability to changing medical center needs and readily adjust to revised work assignments, recognizing that flexibility is essential in providing high-quality patient care. Additional LPN responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse successfully performs activities appropriate to his/her grade as outlined in the Licensed Practical Qualification Standard. This Standard identifies the educational, experiential and competency requirements for the LPN at each grade.
• Be technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments.
• Use knowledge to appropriately carry out assigned resident-center care, utilizing the Hatch Model of Culture Transformation in providing a homelike atmosphere.
• Use knowledge to appropriately carry out assigned resident care with only a general review by the RN for the appropriateness and conformity of the care with established policies and Procedures.
• Make observations of subtle changes in the patient's/resident's condition (i.e. behavior shifts, mood changes, skin coloring, appetite, etc.).
• Document care given, observations, and responses to care on the appropriate tools or forms.
• Assure receipt of adequate nutritional intake either through observation of patient/resident, feeding the patient/resident, or properly positioning and checking placement of feeding tube.
• Recognize the patient's/resident's autonomy and promote independence by means of respect, limit setting, and individualized treatment.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, within, intramuscular, and or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Observe physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or appropriate team member.
• Monitor intake and output, according to established policy and procedures.
• Integrate and apply aspects of the Long Term Care Accrediting Agencies and National Patient Safety Goals as applicable to their area of practice. Integrate and apply pertinent aspects of the performance improvement program into his/her professional practice.
• Maintain confidentiality of written, electronic, and verbal patient/employee information.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule : 7:30pm to 8am. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Unauthorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not authorized. Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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. 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 :
Not available Functional Statement # : 512-26026 Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized