Licensed Practical Nurse- Rehab

1 month ago

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System provides a full continuum of care between the Des Moines campus and our Community Based Outpatient Clinics and is one of the Medical Centers that make up the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). Employee selected may be expected to perform duties at other duty sites within VA Central Iowa Health Care System based on the needs of the organization.



Duties

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse:

Licensed Practical Nurse -

The Licensed Practical Nurse assigned to the Community Living Center, is responsible for providing care to a veteran population with widely diverse medical, skilled, mental health and end-of-life needs. He/she is responsible for direct patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in communicating with the patient, families, co-workers and interdisciplinary team members.
  • He/she is responsible for direct patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Assignments with supplemental verbal instructions that are given by the RN.
  • Observes, identifies, and responds to patient's need for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, patient/family education, and oral/written documentation in accordance with policy, procedures, and guidelines.
  • He/she prepares/administers prescribed medication (oral, topical, subcutaneous, and intramuscular), following standard medical center policies.
  • Adheres to the agency requirement for reporting medication errors, reactions, and side effects immediately. - Accurately documents patient information on flow sheets and charts in electronic format.
  • Participates in the interdisciplinary team care planning and delivery of care process.
  • Implements orders and provides care to variable patient population. - Recognizes emergency situations and demonstrates effective action in emergencies.
  • Participates actively in performance improvement measures.
  • Appreciates diversity, keeping an open mind for diversity, cultural competency, and continuous learning.
  • He/she must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational level and ethnic backgrounds and willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in every assignment.
  • Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice and/or state licensing board of an LPN.
Work Schedule: All shifts available including: Days with rotation, Evenings and/or Nights: Includes weekend and holiday rotation.12 and 8 hour shifts available: 7:30am-8:00pm, 7:30am-4:00pm, 7:30pm-8:00am, 11:30pm-8:00am.

Compressed/Flexible:Authorized

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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 existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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