Licensed Practical Nurse

The LPN is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient's condition, both through in person care or through a virtual healthcare modality, as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life. The LPN is a member of the patient healthcare Teamlet.Total Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalMajor Duties includes but are not limited to the following: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 treatmentsAssists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy.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 scopePerforms other duties as assigned by supervisor, can be Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager.Adheres to standards of practice and safe techniques in preparation and administration of medication.Demonstrates understanding of age-and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran.Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.All other duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday -Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pmRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorizedPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increasesPaid 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. This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 544-58261F; 544-58262F; 544-58257F; 544-58256FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized