Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Day shift

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Wisconsin is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in the clinic setting. You will collect patient data, perform basic procedures, administer medications, and document responses in the medical record while collaborating with the healthcare team.

The role requires strong communication, attention to safety, and a commitment to Whole Health principles.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing.
• Provides patient care and assistance for clinic patients.
• Documents nursing care and observations in medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care for clinic patients as an LPN.
• Initiates and collects patient data including vital signs and samples.
• Administers medications and monitors for adverse effects.
• Documents observations and nursing care in the medical record.
• Maintains patient safety and uses PACT model for care coordination.
• Assists with patient education and discharge instructions.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• Duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse include but are not limited to: Provides patient care and assistance for complex - specialized patients including such measures as personal hygiene - positioning - elimination - and socialization in the completion of all direct patient care in the clinic setting
• Initiates and collects patient data including but not limited to MC reminders - vital signs - weights - oximetry - blood glucose and the collection of specimens
• Initiates and performs specialized nonstandard and complex procedures including ear lavage - urinary scanning - oxygen therapy - wound care - EKG - and spirometry
• Initiates procedure preparation - adapting them to the patient's physical and emotional needs before - during and after procedures - observing and managing therapeutic or possible complications resulting from the procedure
• Provides safe administration of medications in accordance with Medical Center's and Nursing Service policy and monitors side effects
• Continues to keep updated on new medications
• Works effectively with others and communicates in an professional - appropriate - tactful and courteous manner
• Explains to the patient and family treatment measures - tests and procedure preparations - proper administration of medications - and provides opportunity to ask questions
• Documents in the patient's medical record observations of patient's physical and emotional status as well as responses to procedures performed and treatments rendered
• Documents all data collected and nursing care
• Utilizes all communication methods as available with the PACT model on the assigned team (such as Instant Messaging - paging - phone - and VA Video Connect (VVC))
• Assists with rehabilitative aspects of patient care
• Reinforcement of patient teaching
• Actively contributes to the development and updating of patient CPRS records and promotes patient participation utilizing Whole Health principles in his treatment plan
• Assists with clinic orientation of new employees - participates on Committee(s) - and demonstrates constructive problem-solving skills Initiates unit maintenance duties - and keeps a safe - clean area
• Operates all specialized equipment in a safe manner - identifies and reports any potential safety hazards
• Removes unsafe equipment from use
• Initiates protective and safety measures - including recognition of patients exhibiting signs of confusion - sedation - and/or behaviors which are potentially dangerous to self and others
• Complies with established safety policy and procedures
• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday - Friday - Day Shift Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: PD06896F - PD06897F - PD06898F - and PD06899F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized