The VA Syracuse Healthcare system is currently recruiting for one Licensed Practical Nurse for the Primary Care service at the Rome, NY Campus. The LPN delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned patients at the VHA Syracuse HCS while developing technical competencies. The LPN demonstrates unit/department specific competencies, and competency in caring for adult Patients. Patients receiving care in the Primary care settings and are being treated for any number of medical conditions.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional LPN assigned to primary care setting will perform duties which may include but are not limited to Performs diagnostic test such as 12 lead EKGs. Accurately monitors, reports and records vital signs, i e temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weights, major pulse point, peripheral circulatory checks, and neurological checks. Set's up and assists provider with women's health procedures Performs glucometer testing, Performs urine collection and point of care pregnancy testing Performs measurement for compression stockings Identify and report abnormal results to RN/Provider Scheduling appointments Check in and check out patients Validated Annually for Competency in the Handling and Care of RME Other tasks as assigned as part of PRIMARY CARE Clinics Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. Pay: 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 VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 21S37 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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/.
Kimberly.Ohalloran@va.gov
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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