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Licensed Practical Nurse - Podiatry Clinic - Surgery Services
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), GS-7 performs more complex nursing assignments within their setting. The LPN possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices. The LPN/LVN GS-7 work is of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision. Individuals in these positions are to a considerable extent, expected to exercise independent technical judgments.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional ***Preferred Experience: 1-2 years Podiatry Experience*** Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties but not limited to: The GS-7 LPN/LVN is responsible for goals and interventions that promote veterans in attaining maximum functional potential.
- →This is accomplished through but not limited to modalities such as ambulation, bowel and bladder training, dressing, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, range of motion exercises and fall prevention modalities.
- →The Surgery Clinic GS-7 LPN can serve as a responsible member of the Surgery Service Department team and interact with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care and with members of other services.
- →The Surgery Clinic LPN GS-7 is expected to have a thorough understanding of Surgery Services policies and procedures, as well as sound nursing practice foundation with excellent critical thinking skills to prepare and care for patients in the Surgery Service Clinics.
- →The Surgery Services GS-7 LPN may be assigned to multiple areas within Chalmers P.
- →Wyle Ambulatory Care Center and supporting CBOCs.
- →Possesses the knowledge and skills to carry out more specialized patient care activities.
- →This knowledge base includes the use of veteran care data to initiate active contributions to the veteran's overall health plan.
- →Observations of veteran's present status are made and interventions implemented to improve, restore or maintain the optimal function of the veteran.
- →Has knowledge of program regulations and is able to carry out objectives of the Nursing program.
- →In doing this, follows the guidelines to meet and maintain program requirements.
- →Contributes to the development of the plan of care for assigned veterans outlining program modalities and updates per policy and as changes occur.
- →This plan of care is completed with general review and co-signature by the RN or MD, utilizing a broad knowledge base and expertise to develop and modify treatment plans to meet the veteran and the family's expectations.
- →Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts in the Medical Center.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: e6934fb4-c291-4a8f-b14f-ebbfecfbb484
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