Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT

Summary

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse (Patient Aligned Care Team) at the Parma, OH VHA Clinic within Community Based Care.

• Opening/Closing Dates: 01/10/2025 – 01/22/2025
• Salary: $63,662 – $82,763 per year
• Pay Scale: GS 7
• Location:
  
  Parma, OH (Remote job, Telework eligible, Travel Required)
• Vacancies: 2
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Telework:
  May be authorized with Supervisory Discretion
• Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position
• Open to:
  Current federal employees of the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System;
  Current permanent VHA employees; VA employees located elsewhere;
  All other U.S. citizens

• Provides nursing care for Veterans with population‑specific needs by incorporating pertinent physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs into the patient plan of care.
• Accurately prepares and administers medications; properly performs treatments and procedures.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients based on individualized plan of care, reinforces teaching and written instructions initiated by the RN Care Manager.
• Collaborates with the RN to establish priorities for patient care.
• Participates in daily huddles with the PACT team.
• Functions independently with minimal supervision depending on grade and skill.
• Demonstrates the ability to vary the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the patients’ condition.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of medical and behavioral emergencies and responds appropriately.
• Responds promptly to patient requests for assistance.
• Competent in using equipment and technical procedures in the assigned area such as glucose meters; respiratory equipment, infusion pumps, and other related equipment.
• Applies skills such as motivational interviewing to promote patient self‑management toward patient-driven holistic care plans for life.
• Promotes health, wellness, and risk education strategies.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in varying media to include telephone, secure messaging, CPRS, instant messaging, and written.
• Supports the PACT team in meeting clinical objectives, organizational measures, and achieving desired outcomes for identified goals.
• Participates in unit-based activities such as Unit Based Councils, staff meetings to promote communication, education, and knowledge among staff.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationship skills in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Maintains sound documentation, history/physical screening, and therapeutic skills.
• Supports cross‑coverage and training in laboratory and other clinic departments, depending on needs of the clinic.

• U.S. citizenship required.
• All selected applicants must undergo urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; refusal will result in denial of employment.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English required.
• Probationary period may be required.
• Background/security investigation required.
• Selected applicants must complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required for all VA HCP.
• Participation in COVID‑19 vaccination program required.

• Citizenship requirement as above.
• Graduation from a practical or vocational nursing school approved by the appropriate state agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing.
• Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory, Commonwealth or District of Columbia.

• Primary Care or Acute Care experience.
• 5–8 years of experience as an LPN.

• Knowledge and skills necessary to carry out specialized patient care duties, including assignments in selected, more complex inpatient and/or outpatient care settings.
• Incorporates current patient care data to actively contribute to the development of the patient’s overall health plan and to carry out assigned nursing interventions.
• Assists RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for delivery.
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