- Incumbent should have or quickly acquire the ability to provide effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication and/or treatment regimes.
- Acquire the ability to completely & confidently prepare, administer and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, intradermal, subcutaneous, and/or intramuscular mediations, immunizations or skin tests as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures.
- Acquire the ability to astutely observe and document a patient's response to medications administered and report any change in patients' condition to RN or MD/DO, as appropriate. Acquire the ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.
- Provide effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication and/or treatment regimes.
- Knowledge and skill sufficient to completely & confidently prepare, administer and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, intradermal, subcutaneous, and/or intramuscular mediations, immunizations or skin tests as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures.
- Ability to astutely observe and document a patient's response to medications administered and report any change in patients' condition to RN or MD/DO, as appropriate. Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.
- Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medications.
- 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 and when appropriate.
- Based on the patient's goals, provides patient, family and caregiver health education, to include self management, prevention, and wellness.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdfLicensed Practical Nurse -
vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf Work Schedule: 0800-1630
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): NOT authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): NOT authorized
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)
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: Ad- Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 2391A, 2392A, 2393A, 2394A
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): NOT authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Starting at $49,256 Per Year (GS 3-6)