Licensed Practical Nurse

1 month ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position serves as a member of a VHA Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), a patient-centered medical home model of care that is accessible, timely, coordinated, continuous, comprehensive, and compassionate. The PACT LPN completes assigned duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, using judgement in selecting the order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and recognizing, reporting, and recording relevant patient information.



Duties

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse:

Licensed Practical Nurse -

The PACT LPN completes assigned duties/responsibilities which involve performing non-standard and specialized Licensed Practical Nurse activities requiring broad work experience and demonstrated skill sufficient to independently resolve a range of nursing care decision making with minimal periodic supervision by the Registered Nurse. Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide nursing care of the patient with multiple geriatric, psychiatric, and/or medical problems.
  • Perform a variety of nursing care activities, which include (but not limited to): vital signs, pain screening, clinical reminders, blood draws (as applicable), brace/splint application, ear irrigation, culture specimen collection, dressing changes, suture/staple removal and EKG.
  • Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care which expedites the patient's return to, or maintenance of, optimal functioning by providing continuity of care of each patient's individual needs.
  • Observe, report, and record current observations such as patient's physical condition, emotional response, observes skin condition, variations in vital signs, personal habits of patient, and listens for clues to patient's reaction to illness and treatment, and documents in approved format.
  • Recognize the need for and institute emergency measures and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.
  • Interpret the appropriate information to identify each patient's age-specific needs and to provide the identified care.
  • Respond to concerns of patients and visitors in a manner that is effective and improves customer satisfaction.
  • Check equipment, supplies, and containers to ensure products are not outdated and are stocked appropriately according to unit procedure.
  • Prepare and administer prescribed medications and performs treatments according to established policies and procedures.
  • Participate in patient/family teaching programs related to health promotion and reinforces instructions provided by the Registered Nurse and provider.
  • Manage a group of patients for diagnostic testing results, return appointment notification, and follow up telephone calls as necessary.
  • Use knowledge of pharmacology to recognize problems with outpatient medication administration, as prescribed by the Primary Care Provider.
  • Initiate consultations for patients on behalf of the primary care provider, who retains responsibility for patient care.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; with the possibility of extended hours and occasional Saturdays.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment incentive of up to $10,000 authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. A service agreement is required for all recruitment incentives.

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)

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.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.


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