Licensed Practical Nurse (Open continuous announcement)

Fadona; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to provide exceptional care to Veterans. This role involves delivering patient-centered nursing services, performing essential nursing procedures, and ensuring thorough documentation and patient education. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to clinic needs while prioritizing patient care. With a focus on quality and compassion, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those served. Join a team that values your skills and commitment to excellence in nursing.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and proficient in English.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with active licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care to Veterans and perform nursing procedures.
• Document patient care and educate patients in nursing clinics.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Nursing Procedures

Medication Administration

English Language Proficiency

Education

Graduate of a Practical or Vocational Nursing School

Job description

Summary

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

Qualifications

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.
• English Language Proficiency.
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Education - Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
• Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade:
• GS-3: None beyond the basic requirements.
• GS-4: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or graduation from an approved school 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.
• GS-5: Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
• 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.

Duties

• The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Adaptable and functions with minimal direction with the ability to prioritize and adjust care in response to clinic flow needs.
• Performs patient-centered care to Veterans throughout the lifespan, completes clinical reminders and medication reconciliation as clinically indicated, and provides medical assistive care and administration support when needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to observe, identify, and respond to the patient's need for nursing care recognizing deviations from baseline.
• Nursing procedures include but are not limited to specimen collection, virtual care, medication administration, wound care treatments, and vital signs.
• Responsible for patient education and documentation in nursing clinics and medication administration.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, 7:30am to 5:00pm, or 8:00am to 5:30pm.
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): PCS is NOT authorized.
• Contact [e-mail] for questions/assistance.