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Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse demonstrates unit/department specific competencies, and competency in caring for adult and geriatric patients. This position will report directly to the Manager, Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOC) - Crawford. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are expected to provide direct patient care and perform all duties within the scope of their license (e. g., medication administration). Responsibilities Major Duties include but are not limited to: Explains procedures to patients using language which they understand and displays consideration of individual age related and gender specific patient needs. Ensures that the physical and emotional environment is consistent with the vision for patient centered care. Maintains self-control and responds consistently to the requirements of the work situation, shows flexibility. Maintains a positive attitude in accepting temporary reassignment to meet patient care needs. Responds to patients calls for assistance promptly and interacts with the patient in a tactful, courteous manner, making customer service the focus of all interactions. Communicates respectfully and works effectively with administrative staff, the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), patients, and visitors. Orients patients to the clinic. Provides emotional support to patients, and families/significant others to assist them in adjusting to changes brought about by illness or change in health status. Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members and/or internal/external customers. Prepares patients for tests, examinations, and treatments technique. These procedures include, but not limited to: insertion of chest tubes, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, and liver biopsies. Applies assistive/protective devices such as, splints, binders, or prosthetic appliances Prepares and administers prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, inhaled, and injectable medications, and suppositories according to policy and procedure. Correctly documents medications given or omitted in Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) according to established policy and procedures. Documents effects of medications. Recognizes emergent or acute situations, responds appropriately, and reports to the RN or provider promptly. Reports untoward patient incidents, including medication errors, to Charge Nurse/Nursing Supervisor, and initiates incident report. Responds appropriately to emergency situations including cardiopulmonary arrest, choking, and disaster or fire drills.\ Observes, reports to the RN, and documents in the patient's medical record subjective and objective changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition, both obvious and subtle, which have relevance in determining the health status of the patient. Provides teaching in activities of daily living (ADL's) to patients and encourages them to participate in ADL's leading to increase independence. Provides or reinforces patient teaching related to medications, disease process, procedures, and self-care activities. Participates in more complex teaching for patient self-care, such as diabetic care, self catheterization, etc. Performs a wide range of treatments and procedures utilizing established nursing care plan according to policy, including but not limited to: range of motion exercises, application of heat and cold, wound care, changing complex sterile and clean dressings, weights, vital signs. Collects specimens such as urine, sputum, and stool for laboratory analysis. Sets up for and performs treatments that require auxiliary equipment, for example: oxygen, spirometry, and nebulizer treatments. Adheres to and appropriately utilizes the Safe Patient Handling Program standards, practices, and recommendations. Lifts and transfers, according to policy and procedure, seeking assistance when appropriate, to prevent injury to the patient and self. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U. S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/13/2024. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)] at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e. g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Licensure: Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i. e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District
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