Practical Nurse

Fadona; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team in Wilmington, Ohio. The LPN will provide vital patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of nursing practices. Responsibilities include collaborative care, patient education, and routine clinical tasks within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant nursing qualifications and a dedication to patient-centered care.

Benefits

37-50 days of annual paid time off per year

Traditional federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Child care subsidy for eligible employees

Retirement plan with contributions

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Must have licensure in the state to practice as an LPN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care within nursing process parameters.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide quality patient care.
• Perform various clinical tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing

Full, active, and unrestricted LPN licensure

Job description

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN) is positioned within the Wilmington CBOC under the Primary Care Service Line. The incumbent is accountable for delivering safe nursing care to a designated group of patients - aligning with their role in the nursing process. They are expected to comply with all mandated annual requirements - rotate through various clinical areas within the Primary Care Service Line - and take responsibility for attending in services and continuing education.

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
• 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
• Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission - 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor - New York - NY 10006
• Additional information may also be obtained from the NLNAC Website
• Exceptions include: Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment
• VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160 - enacted November 21 - 1983 - and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576 - enacted October 28 - 1986
• and for their future personnel actions under this authority
• The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions
• Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school
• 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
• English Language Proficiency
• Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in [both] spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements - the following must be met for each grade
• GS-3 - Experience and Education: None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-4 Experience: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
• At this level LPN/LVNs are expected to exercise greater judgment - require less supervision - and to operate in accordance with all established policies - procedure - and techniques
• OR
• Experience and Education: 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 that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
• OR
• Education: 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
• GS-5 Experience: Must have at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to the GS-4 level under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO that has provided you with the following Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs)
• 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
• 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/Health Technicians 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 with patients - family members - professional and other supportive personnel - 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
• 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.

Duties

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• Works in collaboration with the registered nurse and/or providers from the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) within their scope of practice - according to policies - training and accepted VA practice
• Functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or provider and is directly responsible to the PCL Manger
• Works as a vital team member in collaboration with the PACT team and the ancillary departments to provide excellent quality patient care
• Collects and accessions specimens
• prepares specimens for various automated urinalysis
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture
• Assures that proper specimens are obtained - and physiological properties and test requirements are maintained until actual testing procedure
• Informs patients on specimen collection procedures to be performed
• Reviews laboratory request orders to ensure all required information is present
• Determines types of specimens to be collected and if proper patient preparation has been accomplished
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m
• to 4:30 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
• Functional Statement #: 91963-A - 91964-A - 91965-A - 91966-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized