Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Primary Care

Summary

This position is located at the Richard L. Roudebush - IN VA Clinic within the Primary Care PACT Service. The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of an RN and reports to the primary care manager. The LPN is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient's condition, as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
• Health care education obtained in the military service or training in the military service which was accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which you are licensed.
• Granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school and has at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/LVN.
• Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent.
• Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions, using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognizing, reporting, and recording relevant patient information.
• Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiating appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations, and reactions to situations and the ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.
• Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which includes preparing the patient and assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing, and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure.

Duties

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of an RN and reports to the primary care manager. The LPN is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient's condition, as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life. The LPN is a member of the larger team and will have the knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions, use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by a RN or MD/DO for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. The LPN will work under the general supervision of a RN or MD/DO and demonstrate active collaboration and communication with Teamlet (Patient - Primary Care Provider - RN Care Manager and Clinical Support Technician) and Larger Team (family/caregiver - internal and community-based services and disciplines involved in providing care to the patient).

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

SCOPE OF DUTIES: The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of an RN and reports to the primary care manager. The LPN is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient's condition, as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life. The LPN is a member of the larger team and will have the knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions, use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by a RN or MD/DO for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. The LPN will work under the general supervision of a RN or MD/DO and demonstrate active collaboration and communication with Teamlet (Patient - Primary Care Provider - RN Care Manager and Clinical Support Technician) and Larger Team (family/caregiver - internal and community-based services and disciplines involved in providing care to the patient).

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements

This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to wear protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

Paid Time Off

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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)

Telework

Not Available

Virtual

This is not a virtual position

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized