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Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 9 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/LVN 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.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Licensed Practical Nurse engages in nursing care which requires the knowledge and skills of an individual licensed as an LPN/LVN.
- →The Licensed Practical Nurse maintains a high level of practice under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- →He/she is responsible for the quality of care delivered and their personal and professional behavior.
- →The Licensed Practical Nurse is accountable to the Nurse Manager for completing Resident assignments and communicating Resident responses to the designated Registered Nurse.
- →Care provided will be Veteran-centered, safe, effective, and timely in a home-like environment.
- →The LPN is expected to accept and support the guiding principle of the medical center.
- →He/she should perform their duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Maintains consistent assignments, as much as possible.
- →Uses an ADL documentation system to validate proper care in fluid consumption, bowel elimination, and other activities of daily living.
- →The LPN demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to Residents with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
- →Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing assistants (NAs)/ Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal Resident care delivery.
- →Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to prepare, administer and appropriately.
- →Documents actions taken specific to commonly prescribe oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures.
- →Consistently documents observations to include Resident's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in the Residents condition to the RN or MD/DO.
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 examination.
- ✓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: 33514adf-e568-4be9-9776-8343e1ea2a7a
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