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Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 60 days ago
About the Role
This Licensed Practical Nurse position is located within the Surgical Care Service at the Providence VA Medical Center, in Providence, Rhode Island. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Eye Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) has an exceptional degree of practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures/practices necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex nursing care assignments.
- →This is done for selected Veterans requiring skilled ambulatory/surgical nursing care on a regular/recurring basis.
- →The individual possesses the knowledge of program regulations and can carry out objectives of the Nursing Program.
- →Duties include, but not limited to: Participates in the pre-planning of care such as through huddles and follow-up of visits as indicated and participating in the prioritization and coordination of patient care and team communication.
- →Serves as a trainer, resource, and coach.
- →Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the Veteran's response.
- →Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the Veteran's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
- →Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.
- →Applies advanced knowledge and skill in preparation, administration, and documentation of commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and IV medications.
- →Recognizes subtle signs and symptoms of drug interactions and promptly notifies the provider.
- →Serves as a resource for complex/specialized procedures (i.e. suture removal, complex wound care, and clinic specific procedures related to the Eye Clinic and may manage individual clinics requiring these technical skills.
- →Assists with diagnostic procedures which include preparing the Veteran, setting up sterile field and instrumentation, and monitoring the Veteran's condition.
- →Work Schedule: Full time; Mon-Fri; 8a-430p Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized.
- →Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.
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
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