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Practical Nurse (LTC)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 41 days ago
About the Role
The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse and displays knowledge and ability in providing a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. The LPN serves as a responsible member of the nursing team and interacts with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services.
What You'll Do
- →DUTIES MAY INCLUDE HOWEVER ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: Participation in data collection, planning, implementing and evaluating Maintaining positive patient/family relationships.
- →Assisting in the collection of objective and subjective data relative to more complex patient situations including: Identifying and reporting subtle changes in patients' behavior or condition.
- →Identify and report variances related to neurological signs, l&O, IV flow rate, vital signs and other parameters.
- →Participating in patient centered conference/shift reports and contributing information for the development and modification of the patient care plan.
- →Anticipating a clean, safe and therapeutic environment and taking appropriate actions.
- →Maintains & promotes safe working practices in patient care.
- →Identifying the need for obtaining non-routine supplies and equipment.
- →Providing physical/psychosocial & spiritual support and instructions relative to diagnostic procedures.
- →Performing aspects of nursing care in a variety of situations to meet patients' needs for: personal hygiene physical comfort activity, exercise, rest nutrition elimination prevention of skin breakdown rehabilitation aspects of care socialization Anticipating emergent situations and initiating appropriate action.
- →Performing complex treatments relevant in a variety of situations.
- →Knowledge and skill sufficient to make judgments prior to preparing and administering medications and to recognize side effects and/or untoward reactions.
- →Assisting with monitoring prescribed therapies such oxygen and IV therapy.
- →Reporting patient status to a registered nurse and documenting information in the medical record including current status and/or subtle changes in patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual status.
- →Assisting in orienting patients/family to unit routines and pertinent medical center policies and participating in patient / family teaching conference.
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
Job ID: 523f2713-ac6c-4fc3-bc94-f655cd23bf51
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