Licensed Practical Nurse; Podiatry

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (Podiatry) provides direct patient care and support in the Podiatry Care Clinic within the Veterans Health Care System, Salisbury, NC.

• Perform more complex nursing assignments within the Ambulatory Care Outpatient Clinic setting.
• Promote veterans in attaining maximum functional potential through modalities such as ambulation, bowel and bladder training, dressing, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, range of motion exercises, and fall prevention modalities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to carry out a full range of practical nursing care and specialized patient care duties to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems in the Podiatry Clinic/Outpatient setting.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform technical, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing procedures for patients with complex needs.
• Promptly recognize potential urgent or emergent patient care situations and seek assistance of MD/PA/NP/RN for appropriate interventions.
• Serve as a resource person for other staff within the organization and demonstrate ability to implement complex/specialized patient care, prioritize patient care treatment modalities.
• Perform support duties for complex diagnostic examinations and handle specialized instruments/equipment.
• Monitor patient’s condition before, during, and following procedures.
• Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment.
• Review concepts of Personal Healthcare Plan (PHP) with the veteran and encourage patient participation in the process.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as listed in the functional statement.

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• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background and security investigation.
• Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Driver’s license or state‑issued identification must be REAL‑.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete the online onboarding process.
• Must provide acceptable forms of identification for pre‑employment requirements.
• Must be willing to serve a 1‑ to 2‑year trial period during which fitness and continued employment are evaluated.

• Work schedule:
  
  Full time, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday–Friday (alternate tour may be required).
• Recruitment incentive (sign‑on bonus):
  Not authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (relocation assistance):
  Not authorized.
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 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).
• Parental leave:
  After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Child care subsidy:
  After 60 days of employment, full‑time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may qualify for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of eligible costs (monthly maximum $416.66).
• Retirement:
  Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Insurance:
  Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance (many federal plans can be carried into retirement).
• Telework:
  Not available.
• Virtual position:
  Not available.