LPN Specialty Care

LPN Duties

The LPN performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care in the outpatient clinics, including, but not limited to:

• Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patients response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patients condition requiring higher level intervention.
• Vital signs, ADLs, hands on patient care and data collection as assigned.
• Check expiration dates of meds and supplies.
• Delegated procedures and treatments, including but not limited to: venipuncture, EKG, bladder scan, ear irrigations, wound care, medication administration, oxygen administration, accudata, doppler, pulse oximetry, foley catheterization, weights, and other procedures requested by provider within the LPN scope of practice
• Medication administration to include IV medication if required.
• Electronic record documentation, including documentation of procedures, medication administration and effectiveness, clinical information obtained during patient assessments, vital signs, and other pertinent clinical information.
• Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy. Monitors patient during the procedure.
• Completion of tasks designated by policies/procedures/protocols and/or assigned by supervisor.
• Admits patients into a room in a timely and efficient manner using correct patient identifiers.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked with appropriate equipment/supplies needed for patient care.
• Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.
• Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.
• Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
• Follows policy and procedures related to fire and disaster drills, safety and security measures.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Friday- 8:30am-5:00pm

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (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) 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 #: 92728A, 92729A, 92730A, 92731A

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized