Licensed Practical Nurse

State of Vermont; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Holidays & leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Pension & 457b

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

The Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH) in Bennington, VT is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team. The LPNs provide medications and treatments, document care in EHR (PointClickCare), and assist residents with ADLs in a long-term care setting under clinical supervision of RNs.

These are full-time roles scheduled for 40 hours per week, including every-other weekend and rotating holidays. Starting pay negotiable based on experience; applicable shift differentials apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN in Vermont or eligible via multi-state license.
• Must maintain licensure as condition of employment.
• Experience in long-term care and skilled nursing considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide medications and treatments to residents.
• Document care in EHR (PointClickCare).
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Under RN supervision, support LNAs with nursing duties.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

EHR documentation

Education

LPN license Vermont

Job description

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The Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH) in Bennington, VT is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team. The LPN positions entail direct care in providing medications and treatments to our Veterans/Members in a long-term care setting, in addition to documenting provided care utilizing Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology, including PointClickCare (PCC). The LPN duties also include, but are not limited to, providing support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and clinical supervision of Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs). At VVH, we believe in a culture that promotes teamwork and collaboration; the ability to work as a team player under the clinical supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) is one of the key qualities that we seek in applicants.

These are full-time LPN positions that will be scheduled to work 40 hours per week, and the schedule will include working every-other weekend and rotating holidays. The shift hours are as follows:

• Evenings, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
• Nights, 10:00 pm to 6:30 am

Starting pay may be negotiable depending on the individual applicant's experience and qualifications. Applicable shift differentials will be applied to qualifying shifts.

Who May Apply

This position, Licensed Practical Nurse (Job Requisition #56053), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against them is not eligible under the Vermont Veterans’ Home licensing requirements. Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re-employment rights, must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally, in accordance with Federal and State regulatory standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, Office of Inspector General exclusion database checks, motor vehicle driving record checks, and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the fingerprinting and background check requirements, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before fingerprinting and/or a background investigation is conducted.

Duties are performed in a long-term care and residential care setting. Incumbents may be assigned to any area of the facility and to any shift. Requires standing for long periods of time, walking for extended periods and distances, sitting, repetitive movements, bending, twisting, stretching, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Duties require regular and direct interaction with residents with varying degrees of physical and mental illness, dementia, infectious diseases, severe physical and mental limitations, and residents who may display unpredictable verbal, physical, or aggressive behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of (or eligible for) licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Vermont OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license.

NOTE: Must maintain licensure as a condition of employment

Special Requirements

Overtime work is required to maintain minimum staffing levels by regulation and is considered a condition of employment. The ability to work overtime when required is an essential function of this job class.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.