Licensed Practical Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Huntsville, AL

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Position: Advanced Level Pact Care Aligned Team (PACT) and/or Specialty Clinic LPN

Job Type:

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Shift: Various tours with rotating weekends, holidays, & off days

Work Type: On-Site

Address:

City: Huntsville

State: AL

ZIP Code:

Monitor and capture workload credits, develop reporting procedures, and participate in Performance Improvement activities aimed at improving patient care access and PACT/Specialty team processes.
Enter/review orders and sequence of procedures based on the patient's condition.
Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex problems according to nursing standards and Medical Center policy and procedure.
Check patients into the clinic and document intake data per policy.
Provide high quality nursing care using traditional and non-traditional modalities, including triage prior to provider visits, nurse health maintenance visits, and telephone triage.
Perform clinical pertinence reviews to ensure compliance with nursing practice standards.
Promptly recognize and effectively intervene in urgent or emergent situations.
Prepare, administer and document medications and immunizations as directed.
Assess and report vital signs, neurological signs, weight, and blood glucose levels.
Triage and prioritize patient needs as routine, urgent, or emergent.
Serve as a resource for complex/specialized procedures.
Educate patients/families about preparation for procedures and health promotion.
Ensure a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
Communicate professionally with patients, personnel, and visitors while maintaining confidentiality.
Initiate consults per PACT and/or Specialty Expanded scope of practice.

Experience: Completion of at least one (1) year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent.

Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing.

License & Certification:

Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse.

Schedule:

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

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year.
Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Child Care Subsidy: Eligible for a childcare subsidy after 60 days of employment.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension and 401K with up to 5% contributions.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care.

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment are subject to drug screening prior to appointment.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.