Licensed Practical Nurse; Primary Care

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (Primary Care)
This position serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse aligned under the Nursing, and Ambulatory Care service within The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. The Licensed Practical Nurse is cross trained for varied major duties in order to serve as a resource to the team members.

Demonstrates Patient Centered Care (PCC) through the use of effective communication with patients, families, visitors, and members of the interdisciplinary team, including the patient in mutual goal setting, and providing patient advocacy when appropriate.

Major

Duties Include:

* Conducts a variety of clinics effectively including, but not limited to, general medicine, optometry, women wellness, neurology, etc.

* Utilizes appropriate organization and priority setting to maintain quality care in clinics with increasing numbers of patients scheduled during a defined time frame.

* Prepares and assists with various examinations including general exams, gynecological exams, and minor surgical procedures. Maintains aseptic techniques.

* Provides all basic nursing care for a variety of patients in the Primary Care setting.

* Demonstrates competency in a number of complicated skills and procedures including but not limited to skin suture and staple removal, culture specimen collection, dressing changes, etc.

* Participates in orientation and training of new staff members to policy and procedures and work methodologies of Primary Care.

* Accurately computes medication dosages and administers medication according to facility policies and procedures.

* Records and accurately documents patient information such as patient's physical condition, emotional response, and results of procedures.

* Notes changes in a patient's condition which warrants notification of a provider prior to appointment times.

* Recognizes and responds appropriately in emergency situations. Initiates CPR in critical emergencies.

* Provides education to patients and family members regarding preparations for diagnostic tests, Xrays, and endoscopic procedures as well as general patient information about upcoming appointments and medications.

* Inventory and stocks supplies daily.

Work Schedule:

Full Time Monday-Friday 08:00am-4:30pm

Telework:
Not Suitable

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #:08908F,08909F,08910F, 08911F

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required

Salary Ranges:

GS-3: $45,308-$58,906

GS-4: $48,126-$62,567

GS-5: $51,120-$66,456

GS-6: $54,296-$70,584