Licensed Practical Nurse

2 weeks ago

Asheville, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

Summary

The Specialty Clinic currently has four (4) vacancies opened for GS 7 Licensed Practical Nurses. The Specialty Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), GS 7 performs more complex nursing assignments within their clinic. The LPN/LVN possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices. The LPN/LVN GS 7 work is of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision.

Duties


VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse:

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Duties:
1. Performs population health oversight to improve clinical outcomes of the Specialty Clinic panels to include ASCS, VSSC metrics and others as needed.
2. The LPN will be responsible for ensuring chart audits are completed monthly and data is compiled and reported to leadership.
3. Serves as a resource for complex/specialized procedures (. noncomplex suture removal noncomplex wound care, and clinic specific procedures, such as ear irrigation and bladder scans).
4. The LPN will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for clinical reminder education and completion.
5. See number 8 -- orient all new LPNs on their role in population health.
6. Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions, medical asepsis, and sterile technique with the ability to correctly apply these principles and techniques and assist others with implementation in the clinic setting. Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient, setting up sterile field and instrumentation, and monitoring the patient's condition.
7. Assists with the facilitation of HRO Huddles in conjunction with leadership.
8. Serves as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for all new LPN/HT (and RN when needed) hires in the clinic. Participates in the interview process for selection for new staff hires when requested. Completes Preceptor Mentor Coach (PMC) training.
9. Demonstrates self-direction by identifying and initiating annual laboratory testing needs for certain patient populations, such as annual HgA1c, LDL, and diabetic nephropathy tests for patients with diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
10. Collaborates with NCM RN to ensure that patients who left the Medical Center without being seen or against medical advice are contacted in a timely manner to address potential care needs.
11. Uses self-direction in clinic intake of scheduled and walk-in patients and identifies potential clinical problems or deviations from normal. Uses sound judgement to determine communicate and initiate action as appropriate.
12. Maintains and implements knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as scientific principles underlying nursing care and procedures. Provides high quality nursing care using traditional and non-traditional modalities when appropriate, including triage prior to provider face-to-face visits, nurse health maintenance visits, telephone triage, secure messaging, and Clinical Message Relay Queue (CMRQ). Applies knowledge by considering the interrelationship between age, physical, emotional, social, cultural, and population-specific needs when providing care.

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday (Day Tour)
Telework : Not Eligible
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Fi nancial Disclosure Report: Not required

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