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Licensed Vocational Nurse (Community Living Center 215-2)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 128 days ago
About the Role
The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is seeking 1 experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse's (LVN) in Nursing Service for their Community Living Center for Day Shift. Located in Los Angeles, CA.
What You'll Do
- →This position requires the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) utilizes technical and manual skills under the direction of the Registered Nurse or a licensed physician who is assigned to the area.
- →This position performs a wide range of patient care and duties throughout GLAHCS.
- →Typical duties include but are not limited to: Completed work should need only a general review by an RN or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies and procedures.
- →Knowledge and ability to carry out patient care duties, including assignments in selected inpatient and/or outpatient care settings.
- →Technically proficient in performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
- →Knowledge and ability to carry out patient care duties, including assignments in selected inpatient and/or outpatient care settings.
- →Technically proficient in performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
- →Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' condition; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
- →Ability to observe, identify and response to patient's needs for care including medication, equipment assisted care and patient/family education.
- →In planning, organizing and delivering care, the LVN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age- related factors.
- →Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intra-muscular and/or intravenous) and other routes and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
- →Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD.
- →Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance from the Registered Nurse and/or physician provider, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.
- →Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.
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.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Personality Fit
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