Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

The LPN (Gastroenterology) supports GI care for Veterans - with duties increasing by grade. GS-03 provides basic patient care and room setup. GS-04/GS-05 assist with GI procedures - administer medications within scope - document care - and uphold infection control. GS-06 performs advanced tasks such as focused assessments - assisting with complex endoscopic procedures - high-level scope disinfection - and coordinating patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under close supervision
• Absorb and perform all duties within the scope of the license
• Assist with patient intake - vital signs - and simple documentation
• Prepare exam rooms and restock supplies
• Perform basic tasks such as specimen collection
• Support patient comfort and safety and follow all infection control protocols
• Perform routine nursing duties with limited independence
• Absorb and perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level
• Absorb and exercise greater judgment - require less supervision - and operate in accordance with all established policies - procedures - and techniques
• Perform more complex nursing duties independently
• Conduct focused assessments and report clinical changes
• Absorb and assist during endoscopic procedures and manage patient flow
• Administer approved medications within scope and document care accurately
• Maintain infection control and equipment cleanliness
• Perform advanced practical nursing care with high independence
• Perform focused assessments before - during - and after GI procedures
• Absorb and assist physicians during complex GI procedures and ensure equipment readiness
• Perform high-level disinfection and reprocessing of endoscopes
• Administer medications and support urgent care situations
• Provide detailed patient education and assist with workflow coordination

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant
• Licensed as a [ ] licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or District of Columbia
• Full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a [ ] licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or District of Columbia
• Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations

Skills

• Proficient in both spoken and written English
• Proficient in reading typewritten characters
• Ability to hear the whispered voice
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to read and understand medical terminology
• Ability to read and understand patient records
• Ability to read and understand medical charts
• Ability to read and understand medical reports
• Ability to read and understand medical orders
• Ability to read and understand medical procedures
• Ability to read and understand medical protocols
• Ability to read and understand medical guidelines
• Ability to read and understand medical policies
• Ability to read and understand medical procedures
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