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Vocational Nurse - Acute SCI Inpatient Unit
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
About the Role
Under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN), the LVN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team assisting with the delivery of care to patients with spinal cord injuries and disorders. The LVN is accountable for the quality of nursing care he or she provides to patients and utilizes the nursing process, assumes responsibility for planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients.
What You'll Do
- →The LVN assumes the following responsibilities: 1.
- →This position requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital. 2.
- →BLS certified. 3.
- →Obtains/collects specimens as ordered. 4.
- →Participate in performance improvements. 5.
- →Administers medications and treatments to patients with complex nursing problems. 6.
- →Participates in daily DMS huddles and unit specific staff meetings. 7.
- →Participates in coaching and mentoring of colleagues or new employees. 8.
- →Performs and documents within the electronic medical record. 9.
- →Completes CPRS documentation and closes encounters by facility policy. 10.
- →Provides timely patient follow-up. 11.
- →Maintains confidentiality of patient information. 12.
- →Seeking opportunities for self-improvement and participating in performance improvements. 13.
- →Collaborates and communicates effectively with the Interdisciplinary Care Team. 14.
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: 1bebf87f-ba39-4b99-ab3a-24dcf1470870
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