Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse

3 weeks ago


Lubbock, Texas, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

Incumbent assists RN coordinating care focused on patient transition through continuum of care, patient & family education, patient self management & supporting factors impacting customer satisfaction. Considers characteristics of the individual including age & life stages, state of health, race, culture, values & previous experiences. Administers medications & procedures per established policies & guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.



Duties

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse:

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This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 02/08/2024. Additional applications will be referred as needed.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for observing, recording and reporting changes in the patient's condition, as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life
  • Requiring a general review of work by an Registered Nurse for appropriateness and conformity with license, policies and procedures
  • Demonstrating active collaboration and communication with the Registered Nurse, Patient, Primary Care Provider and other care team members
  • Establishing a positive rapport with family/caregiver, internal and community-based services and disciplines involved in providing care to the patient
  • Demonstrating active collaboration and communication with Teamlet (Patient, Primary Care, Provider, and Registered Nurse Case Manager) and Larger Team (family/caregiver, internal and community-based services and disciplines involved in providing care to the patient)
  • Position requires flexibility in schedule and assignments
Work Schedule: Fulltime, Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not 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).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year 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 #: 000000

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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