License Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) assigned to the VAPORHCS Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Primary Care Clinic functions as the Clinical Associate team member under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, but must be able to function, according to established policies, procedures and practices. Their will be one vacancy at each of the two locations, the West Linn VA Clinic and the Robert D Maxwell VA Clinic.

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The (LPN/LVN) GS-3 Nurse reports directly to the Nurse Manager or assigned supervisor.

INFORMATION SECURITY:

The employee protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with

the provisions of the privacy act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA

statutes and policy, and VHA policy. He/she protects the data from unauthorized release or

from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. He/she follows applicable regulations and

instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as described

in the computer use agreement the employee has signed.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

The incumbent practices good customer service in all work activities. Must be poised and

articulate in communicating with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic

backgrounds. Makes caring for the veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and

demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. The incumbent is willing to

work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments.

AGE, DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL NEEDS OF PATIENTS

The population of male and female veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly

adult, age 65 and over. Age-related and cultural interventions appropriate to the cognitive,

physical, and emotional needs will be employed at all times, tailored to the individual patient,

incorporating knowledge of changes associated with aging and principles of growth and

development.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm PST varying tours

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Not Authorized.

Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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.

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized