Licensed Practical Nurse

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 duties listed are GS-6 Full Performance Level, GS-3/4/5 duties will differ in complexity and level of supervision.

Geriatrics and Extended Care provides inpatient care for Veterans with acute and chronic health conditions. This LPN must contribute as a responsible member of the nursing care team and interact with Veterans, residents, family members, professionals, and other employees involved in the delivery of Veteran care. This position requires the physical capability to care for severely disabled Veterans who require total nursing support for most or all of their bodily functions.

Nursing Care:

* Observe, identify, and respond to patient needs for care including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education.

* Recognize and consider emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors.

* Have knowledge of elder abuse and the heightened standards in operation on the Community Living Center. Observe subtle signs and symptoms and immediately report to the charge nurse if there are reasons or evidence of abuse. Orient other LPNs and Certified Nursing Assistants to this issue.

* Demonstrate knowledge of routine medications, as well as those requiring special monitoring.

* Withhold medications when indicated by change in patient condition or behavior.

Safety:

* Demonstrate adherence to safety guidelines in accordance with training classes, written procedures, and supervisory instructions.

* Utilize safety equipment and other devices/procedures correctly and report unsafe/unhealthful working conditions or unsafe equipment.

* Maintain a safe/clean work environment.

* Have knowledge and the ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN or MD, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.

* Select and employ appropriate lifting/moving/transfer techniques/devices.

* Safely select and operate commonly used equipment per competency check-off education.

Interpersonal Communication:

* Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations, and reactions to situations to work effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.

* Work effectively with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, and members of other services to promote positive interactions.

* Demonstrate respect for culture, religion, gender, and the age range of patients served.

* Use verbal and written communication skills to promote positive interaction and therapy.

Customer Service:

* Establish constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes and to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills.

* Foster an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.

* Always demonstrate individual courtesy, responsiveness, dependability, accountability, and commitment to service.

* Ensure communication is prompt, thorough, friendly, and responsive to the customer's needs.

* Interact in a professional and courteous manner with supervisor and other employees.

Work Schedule:

Day Shift compressed, 7:30am-4:00pm, 7:30am - 8:00pm rotating weekends/holidays

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 VHA.ELRSProgram

Support, 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…