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Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 23 days ago
About the Role
The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse for the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The LPN is aligned under Ambulatory Care Services at the Flint Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).
What You'll Do
- →The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse PACT (LPN/LVN) 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.
- →Completes clinical reminders for preventive health screening including mental health screening.
- →Recognizes and documents urgent and emergent patient care situations and seeks assistance of the RN and/or provider.
- →Takes appropriate actions for positive reminders Laboratory responsibilities, site specific, included but not limited to blood draw, proper handling of specimens (Blood & Urine), appropriate use of centrifuge, ordering and organizing of lab supplies, daily monitoring of View Point, and proper packaging of samples for testing.
- →Perform diabetic foot screening including visual screening, pulses, and sensation.
- →Refers patients to appropriate resources including social work, dietitian, speech pathology, SAC, smoking cessation, and physical and occupational therapy after screening.
- →Recognizes and successfully cares for patients of different ages, including young adult, middle aged adults, and older adults, demonstrating understanding of how age affects the healthcare needs of patients.
- →Participates in notifying patients of test results.
- →Reviews consults for designated clinics utilizing established protocols developed by the Clinical Service Chief.
- →For consults that are more complex, refers these to Care Manager or provider in clinic.
- →Participates and provides input in clinic process improvements and systems redesign activities.
- →Actively supports clinic in meeting and exceeding performance measure goals.
- →Applies knowledge of TJC accreditation standards, National Performance Goals, and Infection Control to everyday practice.
- →And other duties as assigned VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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.
- ✓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 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: 2308ff75-bc52-4e59-9f54-64f0cdb64ac4
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