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Licensed Practical Nurse - Howell Pact
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse for the PACT/Sub-Specialty Clinics at the Howell VA Clinic within the Ambulatory Care Service.
What You'll Do
- →The LPN will be assigned to various Primary Acute Care Teams and/or Sub-Specialty Clinics.
- →This LPN may be assigned to one or more clinical areas within the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), and offsite ancillary clinic to perform clinical roles within the scope of their practice.
- →Duties Include, but are not limited to: Documenting obtained Vital Signs including pulse, blood pressure, respirations, temperature, and pain level.
- →Completes clinical reminders for preventive health screening including mental health screening Draws blood, handles specimens, appropriate use of centrifuge, ordering and organizing lab supplies, daily monitoring of Viewpoint, and proper packaging of samples for testing.
- →Takes appropriate action for positive reminders Performs diabetic foot screening including visual screening, pulses, sensation, and nail clipping.
- →Administers influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus, COVID-19, and other conventional vaccinations per protocol.
- →Refers patients to appropriate resources including social work, dietitian, speech pathology, SAC, smoking cessatin, and physical and occupational therapy after screening.
- →Performs clinical measurements as routine or specific to clinic area needs/standards including: Glucometer measurements, Neurological vital signs, Performing EKG, pulse oximetry, bladder scanning, and post void residual.
- →Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.
- →Procures sterile and non-sterile specimen collections.
- →Prepares equipment and administers Oxygen Therapy.
- →Applies elastic bandage, hose, and 4-layer compression, as determined appropriate.
- →Applies hot and cold non-sterile compresses.
- →Performs sterile dressings and irrigations Completes accurate encounter forms.
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 trial period.
- ✓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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓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).
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0d3601da-e556-4b22-8339-295348e86424
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