Licensed Practical Nurse; Float Pool

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (Float Pool)
The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) GS-7 is to perform more complex nursing assignments within their practice setting. Possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices. The LPN/LVN GS-7 work is of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision. Demonstrates the ability to exercise independent technical judgments.

The LPN/LVN GS-7 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. Possesses the knowledge and skills to carry out more specialized patient care activities. This knowledge base includes the use of Veteran care data to initiate active contributions to the Veteran's overall health plan. Knowledgeable of program regulations and performs objectives of the nursing program. Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts in the Medical Center.

Additional duties include, but are not limited too:

* Works in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), and or Health Care Provider (HCP).

* Demonstrates the ability to work independently without the need for readily available supervision and communicates effectively with the Veteran, families, caregivers, professionals, and other supportive staff.

* Possess and applies a comprehensive working knowledge of the principles, art, and science of practical nursing.

* Demonstrates broader knowledge skill with respect to these responsibilities than employees at lower grades.

* Responsible for goals and interventions that promote Veterans in attaining maximum functional potential.

* Consistently communicates, and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center Staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.

* Provides customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.

* Handles conflict and problems in dealing with customer constructively and appropriately.

* Work within each unit may very depending on the Facility needs.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule:

3:30pm-12:00am/ 11:30pm-8:00am with rotation to weekends and holidays.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not Authorized

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.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized