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Vocational Nurse (PACT)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 70 days ago
About the Role
The Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) supports the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), specialty, and mental health teams by providing Veteran-centered care. Under the supervision of an RN or provider, the LVN delivers clinical care, administers medications, collects patient data, coordinates care, and provides education while promoting safety, preventive health, and positive patient outcomes through compassionate, holistic care.
What You'll Do
- →Urinary catheterization and bladder instillations Tracheal suctioning Phlebotomy Administration of premixed IV piggybacks Recognizes acute patient's distress and initiates correct emergency interventions.
- →Performance of patient screening and preventive therapy as prescribed by Clinical Practice Guidelines and through the use of Clinical Reminders.
- →Maintains equipment and therapeutic environment to prevent injury to self or others.
- →Demonstrates compliance with all policies regarding infection control practices pertaining cleaning and processing of Reusable Medical Equipment.
- →Performs effectively all processes associated with preparation of Reusable Medical Equipment per Standard Operating Procedures for MEDVAMC specific to each device according to manufacturer's recommendations and requirements.
- →Demonstrates knowledgeable and understanding by adhering to Infection Control guidelines.
- →Observes and follows all established practices and complies with the Medical Center and VA policies on Safety, Employee Health Services, Worker's Compensation related to on-the-job injuries, and Personal Protective clothing/equipment.
- →Correctly Administers medications according to VAMC policy and Therapeutic Methods.
- →Based on the patient's goals, provides patient and family health education.
- →Personal growth should be achieved by practicing Caritas Process 1 loving-kindness toward self and others.
- →Exhibits positive and courteous behavior at all times during customer and staff interactions.
- →Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
- →Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
- →Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
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: 41703542-130b-4a75-b185-6031bdb70fad
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