Licensed Practical Nurse

The Columbia VA Health Care System is actively hiring forLicensed Practical Nurse within Associate Director Patient Care/Nursing Services. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veterans.Total Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalThe Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the primary care nurse manager or primary care assistant nurse manager. Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.The LPN performs, reports and documents assigned nursing care in the Primary Care Clinics for both in person and virtual care modalities, including, but not limited to:Oxygen administration if applicableAdhere to the PACT Nursing Protocols within scope of practice.Medication administration to include Immunizations.Clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts as indicated.Check expiration dates of meds and supplies.Delegated procedures and treatments.Documentation.Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy. Monitors patient during the procedure.Promote whole health initiatives to include but not limited to: Tele-MOVE, Guided imageryConduct chart audits as assigned.Participates in performance improvement initiatives.Facilitates Clinical Video Technology appointments.Check in and Check out Veterans on daily basis.Collaborates with PACT team review future appointments.Participates in daily huddles.Secure Messaging with appropriate response and recommendation within scope.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, can be Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or 0730-4:00pm.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 VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not AuthorizedVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 58256F, 58257F, 58262F, 58261FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized