Licensed Practical Nurse-Outpatient; PACT

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse-Outpatient (PACT)
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) GS7 performs complex nursing assignments within their setting. The LPN possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedure and practices. The LPN work is of considerable difficulty and is performed under general supervision. Demonstrates knowledge, experience, skill, and self-motivation to carry out complex patient assignments, which include prioritization and coordination of clinical activities with minimal supervision.

* Documents care provided; observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms, observing changes in patient's condition (e.g., behavior shifts, mood changes, skin coloring, appetite, etc.)

* Based on assigned area, performs nursing care procedures (e.g., sterile technique, blood glucose monitoring, catheterization, suctioning, wound care, colostomy care, oxygen therapy, deep breathing and coughing, and specimen collection) according to policy, guidelines and oversight from senior nursing staff.

* Contribute to the development of the plan of care for assigned veterans outlining program modalities and updates per policy and as changes occur.

* Complies with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for pretreatment/cleaning Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) in applicable patient care setting.

* Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts in the Medical Center. Works in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), and or Health Care Provider (HCP).

* Prepares and administers prescribed medications and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.

* Assists other staff in order to prioritize the overall veteran care needs and adjusts the plan of care as needed. Has astute assessment skills, which allow for observation of obvious and subtle changes in the veteran health condition. Responds diligently to the veteran changes and deteriorating condition in emergent situations, notifying appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

* Reports and records significant veterans information received from other team members and is able to analyze and implement modifications based on these reports.

* Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability to perform treatments, procedures and the use and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment appropriate to assigned duties.

* Responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level shared Governance councils, utilizing clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to veterans.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule:

Variable';
Monday-Friday or Tuesday=Saturday 7:00 am-3:30 pm, or 7:30 am-4:00 pm or 8:00 am-4:30 pm or 8:30-5:00pm

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be authorized for well qualified candidates.

Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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:
Yes
- Ad hoc only

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.