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Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 47 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
What You'll Do
- →The LPN/LVN functions in their assigned duty area at VAWNYHS in inpatient and outpatient care areas including Acute Care, Long Term Care, Behavioral Health, Primary Care and other ambulatory Care settings.
- →Duties include but are not limited to the following: Accurately follows established policies and procedures when performing and/or assisting in all aspects of nursing care to meet patients needs under the direction of a RN or Medical Provider.
- →Completes routine daily assignments in a timely manner and obtains appropriate supplies and equipment for patient care delivery.
- →Assists with simple diagnostic measures, including collection of urine and stool specimens, and collecting and/or testing any other specimens as instructed.
- →Assists with appropriate actions in emergency situations.
- →Recognizes and reports all pertinent information regarding patients' condition and the environment to the registered nurse in a timely manner.
- →Legibly and accurately documents all pertinent information which reflects current patient status on the appropriate flow sheets, and in the electronic health record.
- →Uses proper body mechanics and lifting and protective devices to prevent injury to self or patients.
- →Uses proper protective equipment as required.
- →Participates in the unit's performance improvement initiatives.
- →Other duties as required.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, variable tour of duty Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
- →Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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.
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.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Benefits
- ★Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
Personality Fit
Job ID: 262511fe-c3c6-4481-a6c4-eaca0a9f4202
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