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Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
About the Role
The incumbent practices as a Licensed Practical Nurse on the Patient Align Care Team (PACT).
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but not limited to the contribution and provision of optimum nursing care in accordance with the overall plan of Nursing Service under the supervision of the professional nurse by carrying out the following activities: Provides Person-Centered nursing care to Veterans with a variety of medical, physical, emotional and/or behavioral problems.
- →Work as a core team member for a panel of patients and is responsible for plan of action in carrying out patient care assignments.
- →Uses judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines.
- →Reports and records current observations such as patients' physical condition, emotional response and results of procedures; observe skin conditions, variation in vital signs, personal habits of patients, and listen for clues to patients' reaction to illness and treatment.
- →Assist RN in completion of assessments and participates in collecting relevant information to assist the (MD/PA/CRNP/RN) in completion of a comprehensive suicide risk assessment.
- →Records all pertinent occurrences, using SOAPIE Format for documentation of reports and findings, transcribes orders and prepares emergency lab, EKG and X-ray request; via CPRS/DHCP/GUI.
- →Recognizes the need for and initiates emergency measures in life threatening situations.
- →Assists in cardiac monitoring/resuscitation procedures during cardiac/respiratory arrests and with the choking victim.
- →Assists physician, nurse practitioner or registered nurse with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, e.g., by setting up tray of instruments to be used in examination.
- →Maintains and renders safe use by proper disinfection and sterilization practices patient care equipment and adheres to general principles of equipment and supply transport.
- →Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, May vary depending on deployment and/or assigned facility needs Telework: N/A Travel: Up to 25% may be required.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Requirements
- ✓NOTE: Prior to accepting a final employment offer, all selected applicants will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding deployment responsibilities 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 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 and maintain CDT physical readiness.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Must be able to meet physical demands which include strenuous physical activity to include carrying persons and equipment, walking long distances over difficult terrain, running, climbing, working long hours in primitive or arduous conditions, long periods of standing, and bending and stooping.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Personality Fit
Job ID: a72533c3-2c78-46a0-84c3-212c8d6a18dc
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