Licensed Practical Nurse- Ambulatory Care

At Holdrege VA, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to Veterans in the outpatient clinic setting. As part of an interdisciplinary health care team, you will provide direct patient care, support diagnostic and treatment services, promote preventive health practices, and educate patients and families. This opportunity offers meaningful patient interaction, clinical autonomy, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of those who served our nation. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Join a collaborative outpatient care team dedicated to serving Veterans through skilled, patient-centered nursing care. In this role, you will provide a broad range of clinical services, support preventive health initiatives, assist with diagnostic procedures, administer medications, and help coordinate care across disciplines while building strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides complex practical nursing care to patients in the outpatient clinic setting as a member of the health care team. Performs specialized nursing activities and uses clinical judgment to prioritize and adapt procedures based on patient condition. Observes, assesses, reports, and documents patient status, progress, and responses to treatment and educational interventions. Completes preventive health screenings and provides appropriate follow-up and patient education. Recognizes changes in patient condition, identifies the need for modifications to care plans, and responds appropriately to emergency situations. Assists with diagnostic procedures by preparing patients, supporting examinations, and monitoring patient condition. Administers medications and monitors patients for desired and unintended medication effects in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Sets up, operates, and monitors specialized equipment while promoting safe and effective equipment use. Coordinates patient care activities with other departments and services to support continuity of care. Educates patients and families, advocates for patient rights, promotes a safe environment, and participates in educational and performance improvement activities. Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 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 Physical requirements: This position requires some degree of fitness, strength, and agility. Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting arm overhead, an

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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? Welcome to the Heartland of America and the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. Omaha's cost of living is 8 % lower than the US average. The Nebraska unemployment rate is 2.9 %, which is decreased from the US average of 4.1, and jobs have increased by 1.2% in 2017. It was ranked #13 in the U.S. for the "Top States for Business" in 2017. Home to four Fortune 500 companies. Omaha continues to be recognized as a wonderful community where affordability and a strong economy attract young professionals, while safety, and a plethora of education options and family-friendly activities are appealing to those with kids. The median home cost is $158,700 with