Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care

LPN/LVN Duties

The LPN/LVN functions in their assigned duty area at VAWNYHS in inpatient and outpatient care areas including Acute Care, Long Term Care, Behavioral Health, Primary Care and other ambulatory Care settings. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Accurately follows established policies and procedures when performing and/or assisting in all aspects of nursing care to meet patients needs under the direction of a RN or Medical Provider.
• Completes routine daily assignments in a timely manner and obtains appropriate supplies and equipment for patient care delivery.
• Assists with simple diagnostic measures, including collection of urine and stool specimens, and collecting and/or testing any other specimens as instructed.
• Assists with appropriate actions in emergency situations.
• Consistently follows policies and procedures related to administration of medications, and accurately administers medications to patients to include the following: seeks clarification of orders as necessary, identifies need for PRN medications and documents response to PRN medications, recognizes and reports effects of medication, documents administration of all medications in the electronic health record following established policies.
• Recognizes and reports all pertinent information regarding patients' condition and the environment to the registered nurse in a timely manner. Legibly and accurately documents all pertinent information which reflects current patient status on the appropriate flow sheets, and in the electronic health record.
• Uses proper body mechanics and lifting and protective devices to prevent injury to self or patients. Uses proper protective equipment as required.
• Participates in the unit's performance improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as required.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, variable tour of duty

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus):
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2

EDRPCoordinators, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

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.

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:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 11169-F, 11170-F, 11171-F, 11172-F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized