Licensed Practical Nurse

1 week ago

Newington, Connecticut, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is located in the VA Connecticut Healthcare System under the Primary Care service line at the Newington Campus. The LPN assists the registered nurse with the care of patients with acute and rapidly changing physical and/or emotional needs which are met by the application of specialized technical skills and an understanding of basic scientific principles of nursing care.

Responsibilities
  • Administers and records medications and treatments.
  • Collects data and observation to determine patient's needs.
  • Accurately assesses, reports and records vital signs.
  • Evaluates, adjusts, and carries out a developed plan of care.
  • Recognizes and quickly determines emergency situations and makes appropriate, timely interventions.
  • Promotes and encourages patients to participate in the therapeutic plan through emotional support.
  • Provides assistance for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient, assisting with the procedure, and monitoring the patient's condition.
  • Performs glucometer testing, urine collection, nasal swabs, and phlebotomy draws.
  • Identifies and reports abnormal test results.
  • Functions as a chaperone.
  • Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Charts according to VA guidelines and documents nursing care administered with patient's response.
  • Travel to other VA Connecticut locations for occasional training may be required.
Requirements
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
  • Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
  • Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
  • Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) at the time the program was completed by applicant.
  • Licensure: Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia.
  • English Language Proficiency: Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
Preferred Experience
  • One year of Practical Nurse experience in a Primary Care and outpatient setting.
Physical Requirements
  • Extensive periods of sitting, standing and walking.
  • Working with patients requires regular and recurring lifting, pushing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching and similar activities.

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