Practical Nurse; LPN- Fonda CBOC

Position: Practical Nurse (LPN)- Fonda CBOC
Location: Fonda

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse:

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. The LPN/LVN performs within their assigned functional statement under guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. Assigned tasks require basic technical competence and skill.

The LPN/LVN is expected to be able to function at the fully successful level for all key elements at their assigned GS Level. The duties of the LVN/LPN include but are not limited too
- * Interviewing patients, performing a general systems appraisal of the patient's condition, collecting objective and subjective data.

* Collaborating with the Registered Nurse/Provider in developing and implementing a plan of care individualized to carry out the needs of the patient

* Contributing to the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient's treatment and follow-up health care

* Collaborating with members of other services regarding changes in patients condition, laboratory results, responses to treatment plan and other pertinent parameters of care

* Making necessary judgments prior to preparing and administering medications, recognizing side effects and contraindications. Providing patient/significant other instruction regarding common medications

* Recognizing emergency situations, responding promptly and instituting appropriate actions

* Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patients, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing, and handling specialized instruments or other specialize equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during and following the procedure

* Rooming patients to include:
Weight, HT, Vital Signs and understanding the reason for the visit; resolving nursing clinical reminders; checking AED/Oxygen;
Glucometer calibration; simple dressing changes

* Scheduling Clinical Video Teleheath (CVT) appointments;
Performing Tele-Retinal visits

* Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs

* Handles incoming and outgoing calls, obtaining information necessary and communicates messages to the appropriate team member

* Retrieves computerized data; i.e. health summaries, x-ray/lab results from Community Hospitals

* Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to perform variety of tasks necessary for clinical/clerical support of providers; adapting to work demands and assignment change

* Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice

Work Schedule:

Full time, Monday
- Friday, Day Shift

Recruitment Incentive (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 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…