Licensed Vocational Nurse; CLC-B - EDRP Approved

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (CLC-B) - EDRP Approved
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 10/17/2025. Additional applications will be referred as needed.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

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.

Direct Care Licensed Vocational Nurses assist the Registered Nurse in the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Duties of the position include but are not limited to:

* Assume peer education and mentorship role with lower level LVNs under RN guidance;

* Patient-care duties including but not limited to: daily living, dressing, hygiene care, nail care, toileting, restorative programs, assistance with feeding, decluttering, end-of-life care, and post-mortem care;

* Verbalizes and demonstrates understanding of the long sheet and importance of daily utilization of the form;

* Working knowledge of shower/tub room processes. Understands resident preferences and respect/dignity in implementing those preferences;

* Understanding of each neighborhood on unit, processes, and residents. Proper process of entering and exiting rooms. Assist other staff as necessary to ensure proper care;

* Complete weekly skin re-assessment VANOD note;

* Understanding and use of nurse call system, answering alarm/phone appropriately, responding promptly to resident situation;

* Understanding of the Wander guard system process, policy, and prompt response to alarm;

* Monthly D-Sticks for residents using antipsychotic medications;

* Complete daily/shift documentation as appropriate. Not limited to CLC Wound Care & Treatment Note;

* Complete documentation as needed. Not limited to Pain Notes, Narcotic Patch Waste Note, Behavior Notes, Vaccine Note, Pneumococcal PCV 13, IV notes, Antibiotic Notes, Treatment Note, D-Stick Note, Nursing Re-assessment Notes, ADL notes, and nursing notes;

* Ability to use computer and VA software such as CPRS/BCMA/EMR, Microsoft Office and locate forms utilized by the LVN;

* Use appropriate infection control measures as listed in the orientation check-off packet;

* Use appropriate customer service guidelines as listed in the orientation check-off packet. Including, but not limited to CLC Veteran-Centered Care, resident preferences, and Cultural Transformation;

* Patient-care duties as specifically outlined in the CLC LVN Orientation Checklist, including, but not limited to equipment, procedures, and CLC unit workflow in order to provide care to the residents;

* Understands that the CLC is a restraint-free environment. Verbalize and understand what is considered a restraint;

* Complete wound care treatment as ordered by physician. Including documentation and assessment for preventative wound care treatment;

* Maintain a working knowledge of each neighborhood on unit. Assist other staff to ensure proper care. Delegate duties as appropriate for positions;

* Responsibility of accessing Acu Staf and VATAS. Entering appropriate leave as requested of NOD/Nurse Managers

Work Schedule:

0730
-2000 rotating to include nights and weekends

Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available

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 VISN
17ED
RP2, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases

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…