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Licensed Practical Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 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 primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.
- →Major Duties/Functions include but not limited to: Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of disease conditions, nursing principles, and standards/practices to coordinate nursing care required in the clinic setting and alter the sequence and/or care delivered to meet individual patient's needs.
- →Triages, records, and reports vital signs, weight, and blood glucose levels.
- →Appropriately prioritizes patient needs as routine, urgent, or emergent in the clinical setting and contributes to the Veteran's patient care/treatment as needed.
- →Completes Clinical Reminders to meet the changing needs of the patient with notification to the RN or provider for concurrence.
- →Recognizes urgent/emergent patient care needs, including hypo/hyperglycemia, acute shortness of breath, acute chest pain, seizures, stroke symptoms, mental health issues, etc.
- →Maintains knowledge and skill to care for a wide range of patients, including those with chronic and acute illness.
- →Performs venipuncture for blood draws, prepares specimens for transport and processing (centrifuge and serum separation), accessions of labels, provides patient education about lab tests, etc.
- →Provides education literature to patients/families about preparation for procedures and/or diagnostic tests.
- →Communicates calmly, courteously, and professionally with all patients, personnel, and visitors while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Medical Center policies.
- →Assists in coordination of care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.
- →Maintains current annual and professional licensure/certifications, which includes all state licensure requirements for LPNs and BLS certification.
- →Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient, setting up sterile field and instrumentation, and monitoring the patient's condition.
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full-time; 8:00am-4:30pm.
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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6fd17a06-c284-4f8c-8a0e-9544fc69b857
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