Licensed Practical Nurse

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.This Licensed Practical Nurse position is at the VA Boston Healthcare Systems located at Jamaica Plain location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week.The Jamaica Plain LPN will work in The Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP) providing a broad range of intensive treatment services for male veterans who are working on building a life without alcohol and drugs, and who could benefit from residing in a safe, structured, residential setting where they can develop relapse prevention skills, improve overall psychological wellbeing, and address social problems that may interfere with recovery.The LPN Functions as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute, sub-acute or chronic states of illness. Assignments may involve complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements.Duties may include, but are not limited to:Demonstrates knowledge of basic health care provider skills.Follows standard precautions and other infection control protocols as needed.Provides 1:1 or Safety Sitter nursing care to Veterans/residents who may require restraints or special observation.Understands Veteran's/resident's rights and responsibilities.Provides comprehensive physical care to Veterans/residents.Motivates Veterans/residents towards optimal level of functioning.Accurately records care delivery and observations using established oral, written and computer communications according to documentation guidelines.Provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.Observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.Use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc.Communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families, and other health professionals.May serve as a preceptor to new Licensed Practical Nurses by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting.Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday 2:00 pm-10:00 pm with rotations to weekends and holidays.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 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 (13-26 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 #: F01079, F01080, F01081 & F01082.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):Not Authorized.Financial Disclosure: Not Required.Notifications:This position is in the Excepted Service.This position is covered by a special rate.This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.Current and former Federal employees may submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.