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Licensed Vocational Nurse- Psych (2NE)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) functions as a member of the nursing team and assists the Registered Nurse in the care of patients. The incumbent functions as LVN, under close supervision and refers issues/questions to supervisors, and other health care professionals and is directed by the RN in the delivery of care of patients in acute, sub-acute or chronic states of illness.
What You'll Do
- →The LVN's duties include but are not limited to; Provides nursing care, performs clinical procedures according to specialty, technical procedures and ancillary services for patients.
- →The LVN performs a variety of personal care or nursing care activities.
- →The LVN helps each patient attain optimal physical, physiological, emotional and social well-being.
- →Also: Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to learn to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patient served in their assigned area.
- →Provides patient monitoring, observation, and documentation (such as vital signs, I's & O's, meals, obtaining patient weight, etc.) Provides input to colleagues, Team Leader/Charge Nurse for making assignments for the incoming tour.
- →Listens attentively to reports and SBAR notes pertinent items and asks for clarification when unsure of content.
- →Formulate a work schedule based on prioritization of patient care needs.
- →Responds to all safety alarms, rapid responses, and codes on the unit/area assigned.
- →Will facilitate as a sitter for patients endorsing SI, HI, wheelchair use, or medical monitoring.
- →Assist patients with ADLs and meals as required, maintaining as much independence as possible.
- →Preserve patient safety, confidentiality, and respect for the patient/family/significant other's rights.
- →Immediately reports observations and knowledge of abuse or neglect of patients and loss or damage of government property.
- →Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and death procedures.
- →Assist with transporting patients to procedures, between wards, and at discharge.
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
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