Patient Aligned Care Team - Licensed Practical Nurse

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) GS-7 is the performance of more complex nursing assignments within their care setting. The LPN possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices. The LPN work is of considerable difficulty and responsibility and is performed under general supervision. The LPN exercises independent technical judgments and process comprehensive knowledge of the principles of practical nursing. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts in the Medical Center. Works in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), and or Health Care Provider (HCP). Documents care provided, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms, observing changes in patient's conditions (e.g., behavior shifts, mood changes, skin coloring, appetite, etc.) Based on assigned area, performs nursing care procedures (e.g., sterile techniques, blood glucose monitoring, catheterization, suctioning, wound care, colostomy care, tube feeding, tracheotomy care, oxygen therapy, deep breathing and coughing, and specimen collection) according to policy, guidelines, and oversight from senior nursing staff. Complies with the Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) for pretreatment/cleaning Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) in applicable patient care setting. Assists other staff in order to prioritize the overall veteran care needs and adjusts the plan of care as needed. Has astute assessment skills, which allow for observation of obvious and subtle changes in the veteran health condition. Responds diligently to the veteran changes and deteriorating condition in emergent situations, notifying veteran changes and deteriorating condition in emergent situations, notifying appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Accurately reports and records significant veteran information received from other team members and is able to analyze and implement modifications based on these reports. Demonstrates the ability to work independently with intermittent need for readily available supervision and communicates effectively with the veteran, families, caregivers, professionals, and other supportive staff. Responsible for goals and interventions that promote veterans in attaining maximum functional potential. This accomplished through but not limited to modalities such as ambulation, bowel, and bladder training, dressing, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, range of motion exercise and fall prevention modalities. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate 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 #: 21373F Prefe

Salaire : $62,172 – $80,825/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS) is a level 1a, tertiary care facility headquartered in the Saint Petersburg area. The healthcare system operates nine facilities to include the main medical center and eight outpatient locations in central southwest Florida. More than 4,100 BPVAHCS employees serves over 110,000 Veterans yearly by providing a full range of high quality medical, psychiatric, and extended care services in outpatient, inpatient, residential, nursing home, and home care settings. The 7th busiest VA healthcare system in the country is a rewarding team to join. BPVAHCS is located on 337 acres situated on the gulf in Bay Pines, FL. Bay Pine