Summary The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) 6 is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. The LPN/LVN also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. The position is located in the FHCC DoD Clinics. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Makes observations and thoroughly documents care in the electronic medical record (EMR) the patient's response. Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations and effectively intervenes; will seek RN/provider assistance for those requiring higher-level intervention. Effectively utilizes PACT huddle tools/resources in pre-visit scrubbing process Actively participates in daily huddle and team meetings Review schedule of the day Cover other areas as needed The LPN performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care including but not limited to: Vital signs Oxygen therapy Medication administration including immunizations Clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts, as applicable Collects and labels specimens; sends specimens to lab Phlebotomy and specimen processing, as applicable. EKG's Bladder scanner Women's Health care needs/ procedures (exam equipment/standby/privacy/specimen collection and processing) Provide virtual and telephonic care for patients via various platforms (Cerner message Center, VA Video Connect visits, Clinical Video Telehealth visits) Check expiration dates of medications and supplies; Cleans and stocks assigned rooms and reusable medical equipment (RME) Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy. Accept delegation within scope of practice for tasks related to care coordination, procedures, and treatments Actively participates in the provision of care, promotion and education regarding Whole Health Initiatives Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e. respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills. Respond to and/or take charge of Medical Emergencies on station until a provider is available. Call for local emergency support when appropriate. Assists in the orientation and precepting of new staff members. Use Evidence- Based Practice (EBP) to validate and/or change practice Initiate/actively participate in interdisciplinary opportunities to improve patient care. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned Veteran care based on the Veterans' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant Veteran information. Completed work should need only a general review by a RN or Provider for appropriateness and conformity with established policies and procedures. Managing clinic workflow. Ensuring patients are placed in rooms in a timely manner and providing direction to patients as they move through the clinic environment. Assists and monitors the immunization staff with routine and timely completion of rosters, reports, sickle cell, G6PD and TST screens; identifies priority needs for patients with complex problems and reports findings to the nurse supervisor/provider. Identifies priority needs for patients with complex problems and reports findings to the RN or Provider. Demonstrates the ability to observe, identify, and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education. In organizing and delivering care, the LPN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Physical Requirements: To perform in a fully successful manner, the individual must have the physical ability to perform job-related duties which require moderate lifting 15-44 pounds, standing
