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Licensed Practical Nurse - York VA Community Clinic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
This position is located at the York County VA Community Clinic (VACC) in York, PA.
What You'll Do
- →Under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse (RN), the licensed practical nurse (LPN) functions as a member of the nursing team and assists the RN in the care of patients in acute, subacute, or chronic states of illness.
- →The York LPN is responsible for the evidence-based care of a group of patients as follows: Supports diagnostic procedures - Performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and specialized practices or procedures.
- →Prepare patient, assist with diagnostic examinations, prepare specimens, prepare and passing instruments, monitor the patient's condition before, during, and after the procedure, and perform phlebotomy.
- →Assists with technical nursing treatments - Nurses must master equipment used to stabilize and monitor patients, including EKG machines, oxygen tanks, nasal cannula tubing, blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter, ear flushes, administer a variety of injections in a timely manner, and ensure the procedure is documented.
- →Provides care that incorporates the age, gender, culture, and learning needs of patients requiring basic planning and evaluation of care - Incorporates cultural sensitivity into the care of all Veterans, being cognizant of the diverse population of Veterans from all adult ages, eras, and conflicts.
- →Apply infection control measures appropriately in delivering care - Practices hand hygiene per policy, using hand sanitizers, good hand washing, donning gloves for procedures, as appropriate; cleaning equipment and exam tables and chairs with Cavi-wipes; ensures masks are worn by Veteran when droplet precautions are warranted.
- →Communicates with team members regarding patient care - Contributes to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's treatment and discharge plan.
- →Collaborates with members of other services regarding changes in patient's condition, laboratory results, responses to treatment plan, and other pertinent parameters of care.
- →Participants in Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) huddles with provider, PACT RN, and clerk on regular basis.
- →Keeps provider on schedule with clinic appointments.
- →Adhere to ethical and principles and standards in delivering care - The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
- →Protects all patient information by securing documents and protecting computer screens from the view of others.
- →Practices with respect for autonomy of the Veteran, exercising fairness, truthfulness, and justice.
- →Enter information into patients' records/charts - Triage notes include vital signs, reminders, and patient input/responses.
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 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: 2680a545-f297-4a37-82a0-9477ffaf4b4f
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