Licensed Practical Nurse - Employee Health

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Employee Health will provide safe, routine care to patients at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS; within outpatient clinics. The primary responsibility of the LPN-Employee Health is to initiate appropriate actions based on his/her observations of the patient's condition in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN) and Provider.Total Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalCurrent permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agencies should apply under CBST-12917107-26-SCThe duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Employee Health may include, but are not limited to:a. Patient Care/Care Planning1. Provides a limited range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.2. Works under the supervision of an RN or PROVIDER.3. Recognizes the need for emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or PROVIDER.4. Collects data relevant to patient's learning needs, learning preference and readiness to learn.5. Prevents urgent care and/or unplanned visits based on patient centered care, with early intervention.6. Articulates the Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program (HPDP) and how it is utilized.7. Assists in monitoring for any evidence of abuse/neglect and demonstrates knowledge of the abuse reporting process.8. Encourages patient to verbalize concerns and fears regarding end-of- life issues and losses.9. Implements interventions to maintain skin integrity and prevent skin breakdown.10. Adapts the environment to promote comfort and maximal functioning, self- care and independence.11. Maintains safe and therapeutic environment by providing one-on- one observation for behavioral health patients as directed by the Provider.12. Administers prescribed therapies using appropriate judgment and in and in accordance with medical center and Ambulatory Care policies and procedures:Provides care to patients with various prosthetic devicesPerform phlebotomy proceduresPerform medication reconciliationBladder scan-pre and post void residualsb. Interpersonal Skills/Customer Service1. Demonstrates courtesy, respect, and dignity to patients, families and internal/external customers. Provides timely access to health care.2. Serves as a member of a HPDP program and interacts in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel.3. Utilizes VA Core Values in the performance and delivery of care to patients, families and co-workers.4. Meets patients' diverse needs based on age, culture, ethnic, spiritual and war conflict group.5. Provides support to HPDP program to meet physical and emotional needs of the patient.6. Identifies verbal and non-verbal communication skills.7. Communicates effectively and appropriately when transferring patients to different levels of care - ISBAR handoffs.8. Serves as a mediator for patient, families and colleagues to improve the quality of communication and interactions.9. Supports to other HPDP team members, (10) and interdisciplinary teamwork to resolve issues.11. Communicates information to HPDP Program Manager/designee in a timely manner regarding assigned patients throughout tour of duty.12. Collaborates with co-workers in completion of workload.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, or 8:30am - 5:00pm; subject to change based on the needs of the facility.Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).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 AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 586-01234FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized