The James A. Haley VA is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to work in Nursing Medicine Specialty Service. The Licensed Practical Nurse in the Nursing Medicine Service is a member of the nursing team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs assignments requiring licensure as a practical nurse. The LPN recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations, promotes virtual care modalities based on need, and is able to keep up with fast paced environment.
Duties include but not limited to: Provides direct nursing care to the patients of Specialty Surgical and Medicine clinics. Document care provided, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms observing changes in the patient's condition (e.g., behavior shifts, mood changes, skin coloring, appetite, etc.). Rooms patients/checks vital signs for clinic visits including group visits. Completes nurse-driven clinical reminders during check-in and informs the provider of any positive behavioral screens (via highlighting, communication sheets, or instant messaging. Performs clinical reminder driven patient education. Coaches patients in health behavior related changes. Rooms patients/checks vital signs and check blood sugars, EKGs, bladder scans, and other data collecting activities as indicated or ordered within scope of practice. Administers medications to be given in clinic if ordered including nebulizer treatments, injections (LPN). Administers and documents immunizations before and/or after visit with provider. Performs wound care within the scope of practice. Assists providers with exams/procedures. Patient education- glucometer skills, home blood pressure cuff, injection techniques, immunization education (LPN). Continues to assess and address the Veteran's care needs throughout his or her time in the clinic that day, recognizes and reports any changes in patient's condition that may be urgent or emergent, promptly responds and alerts to care team. Keeps the Veteran informed if the provider is running more than 15 minutes late and keeps Veteran updated regularly until seen by the provider. Assists the RN with patient care when needed. Assists with call backs for normal labs, follow up care calls, and general telephone education calls. Follows up with no-show patients to identify care needs and rationale for missed appointments. Follows-up with patient education and self-management based on provider recommendations in collaboration with the RN. Work Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, May vary depending on deployment and/or assigned facility needs Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Travel: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Christal.Bess@va.gov 813-816-7155 X100165
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