Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides safe and individualized nursing care to patients in the Primary Care setting. The LPN interacts, collaborates, and communicates effectively with the Veteran, families, caregivers, professionals, and other supportive staff both internal and external. The LPN initiates appropriate actions based on his/her observations of the patient's condition. Position is at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions; use judgement in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by a Registered Nurse (RN)/ Provider for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/ procedures Observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care including medication equipment-assisted care and (patient/family education). In organizing and delivering care, the LPN recognizes and considers emotional, socio-economic, and age-related factors Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patients condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN/provider Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient care situation, seek assistance of the RN and/or provider, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff Established constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills, 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 other inter/external customers Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patients, assisting in the diagnostic exam, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patients condition before, during, and following the procedure. Serves as preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs or Nursing Assistants in support duties for these more complex specialized tests/procedures Knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. (Works with the RN) and/or provider to appropriately orient/train less experience LPNs and/or Nursing Assistants in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery. Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes Ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measure when indicated, promptly seek the assistant of the RN or provider, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest Work Schedule: Intermittent Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 512-25497F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4

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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. This position requires to undergo a TB test and may required other additional tests.