Practical Nurse Orthopedics Clinic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Tampa, FL

Job Title: Practical Nurse Orthopedics Clinic

Position: LPN/LVN

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Shift: Monday to Friday - 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Work Type: On-Site

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City: Tampa

State: FL

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Complete screening and rooming of patients.
Provide direct support to providers in injection clinic and physical exams.
Perform clinic operation activities such as chart scrubbing, patient reminder calls, and responding to secure messaging.
Demonstrate independent technical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of complex practices and procedures.
Assist RN and/or Provider in prioritizing overall Veteran care needs and adjust care delivery plans.
Inform RN and/or Provider of subtle changes in Veteran's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
Recognize and respond to signs of potential drug reactions and inform the RN and/or Provider.
Document care delivered and Veteran's response accurately and thoroughly.
Promote healthy lifestyles for Veterans and encourage active participation in care.
Communicate effectively with Veterans and family members exhibiting difficult behaviors.
Assist RN/Provider with medication/treatments, administer medications according to established policies.
Contribute to the development and modification of the Veteran's health/treatment plan.
Seek educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and provide leadership to other staff.

Experience: 6 months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or relevant nursing care experience.

Education: Graduation from an approved school of practical nursing.

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COVID-19 Requirements: Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Child Care Subsidy: Eligible employees may receive up to 25% of total childcare costs.
Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions.
Health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment are subject to urinalysis and background/security investigation.