Licensed Practical Nurse - Float Pool

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The LPN will provide comprehensive patient care across multiple departments, including acute care and behavioral health. This role requires a valid LPN license and offers a competitive salary along with generous paid time off and benefits.

Benefits

37-50 days of annual paid time off

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Child care subsidy

Traditional federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Qualifications

• Full, active, current and unrestricted LPN licensure.
• At least 2 years of LPN experience preferred.
• Knowledge of patient care and nursing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in various settings including acute care and behavioral health.
• Administer medications and perform nursing duties under RN supervision.
• Monitor patients' conditions and report changes to the nursing team.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

Job description

Summary

This position is located at Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon - PA. The float pool LPN can provide patient care in a variety of settings to include - but not be limited to: Acute Care - Extended Care - Behavioral Health - and Primary Care nursing units/departments.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Licensure
• Full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or District of Columbia
• An LPN[/LVN] who has or has ever had - any license(s) revoked - suspended - denied - restricted - limited - or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3 - section B - paragraph 16 of this part
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated in section A - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
• The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
• GS-3 None beyond the basic requirements
• [LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. - medication administration)
• however - completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved.] GS-4 Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria below: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
• or Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
• or Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
• LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level
• however - they are expected to exercise greater judgment - require less supervision - and to operate in accordance with all established policies - procedure - and techniques
• GS-5 Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
• Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
• Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - and /or prescribed treatment regimes
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care - incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures
• Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO
• 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
• Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
• Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO
• Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures
• However - completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review
• GS-6 Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN
• Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions
• to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments
• and to accurately recognize - report and record relevant] patient information
• Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures
• Ability to observe - identify and respond to the patient's needs for care - including medication - equipment-assisted care and patient/family education
• In organizing and delivering care - the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional - socio-economic - and age-related factors
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures
• Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO
• Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO - and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations - and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members - and other staff
• Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and to promote positive relationships - communication and socialization skills
• Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
• Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and - or other internal/external customers
• Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
• Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures
• Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Preferred Experience: At least 2 years of LPN experience
• inpatient experience a plus
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• The primary purpose of this position is to perform a very wide range of patient personal care - support diagnostic services - and chart activities on a regular and continual basis on a surgical - medical - rehabilitation - psychiatric - or long-term care ward or clinic
• The incumbent performs duties in such a way as to promote a sense of worth and dignity within each individual
• Major duties include - but not limited to: Assists the RN - charge LPN - and other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) with providing input in the development of care plan based on the Veterans care needs
• Administration of medications within the LPN scope of practice
• Under the direction of the RN or charge LPN - provides health care services to the Veteran to include - but not limited to: Foley Catheter insertion/discontinuation/care
• obtaining the Veteran's vital signs - blood glucose - or EKG
• activities of daily living (ADL)
• and post-mortem care
• Takes appropriate action when indicated regarding equipment safety (Wanderguard unit - crash cart - refrigerators - etc.)
• Communicates to appropriate staff when immediate intervention is needed for safe care
• Initiates and maintains standards of cleanliness and safety in Veteran environment and exercises proper use and maintenance of equipment
• Monitors Veterans' risks for behaviors including - but not limited to: Elopement - wandering - suicide - fall - behavior - and pressure ulcer and taking action - when indicated - to include communicating to appropriate personnel - when further intervention is needed - and completing necessary documentation
• Sits with patient on 1:1 for safety - as needed
• Under the direction of the RN or charge LPN - monitor bladder and bowel functioning - tracking of input and output (I&O) and hydration
• Performs nursing care - as applicable to the Veteran - including all aspects of personal care and grooming
• Consistently follows policies - standard operating procedures (SOPs) - and procedures as applicable to reusable medical equipment (RME) and infection control
• Observes Veterans and reports changes in Veteran behavior and condition to the unit charge nurse
• Reports required information for hand-off communication to charge nurse and co-workers including to other members of the IDT and other applicable staff and departments
• Under the direction of the RN or charge LPN - educates the Veterans on their care needs - as appropriate to LPN skill level
• Communicates with families and significant others - as appropriate
• Promptly reports any deviations from normal practice patterns to the charge nurse - NM - or the nursing supervisor
• Completes all assigned routine documentation
• Responds during emergencies - assisting during fire drills - and responding to any safety issues as they arise
• Demonstrates self-direction in applying knowledge of fire - safety - and disaster regulations - practices - and procedures - and communicates expectations to staff
• Uses proper body mechanics and safe lifting equipment - including personal protective equipment (PPE) - that promotes a safe workplace
• Encourages other staff compliance with safety policies
• Participates on committees or other workgroups as requested
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:45 a.m
• - 4:15 p.m
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized