Description du poste
The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), GS-7 performs more complex nursing assignments within their setting. The LPN/LVN possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices. The LPN/LVN GS-7 role is of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision. Individuals in these positions are, to a considerable extent, expected to exercise independent technical judgments.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The LPN/LVN is responsible for goals and interventions that promote veterans in attaining maximum functional potential. This is accomplished through but not limited to modalities such as ambulation, bowel and bladder training, dressing, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, range of motion exercises and fall prevention modalities. The GS-7 LPN provides select, complex direct care. The incumbent will work in partnership with the PACT teams, including CBOC's, other outpatient clinics, Pharmacy, Business Office, and the Emergency Department. Position will require travel between clinics. The LPN has assignments above the level of a GS-6 and completes specialized patient care duty assignments in a more complex patient care setting which demand an exceptional degree of Practical Nursing knowledge, skills, and self-direction. Positions at this grade level require broader knowledge and skills as supervision is more general and LPN"s are expected to be involved in a greater degree in the development and modification of treatment plans. Maintains expertise in Chronic Care and disease management Adept at encouraging and communicating with challenging psychological physical behaviors to promote optimal functioning Possess Knowledge and follows guidelines of program regulations and able to carry out objectives of the Nursing program Contributes to the development of the plan of care for assigned veterans outlining program modalities and updates per policy Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts in the Medical Center Works in collaboration with Registered Nurse, and or Health Care provider Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies Observes physical and/or emotional changes in patient's health condition to promptly and accurately document changes and report deviations from normal to RN/HCP. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to effectively intervene and recommend and implement strategies to assure optimal safe and effective care Ability to perform treatments, procedures and use and reprocess reusable medical equipment Demonstrates the ability to work independently without the need for readily available supervision Ability to communicate effectively with the veteran, families, caregivers, professionals, and other support staff Supports team in monitoring GS-6 and below LPN's include nursing assistants and Health Technicians. Preferred Experience: Three (3) plus years of Medical/Surgical experience Two (2) plus years of Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) experience IV certification Strong computer skills Chronic disease management Supervisory experience Pay Plan: VZ29 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (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: Af
À propos de Veterans Health Administration
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? The VAMC in Memphis, TN consists of one main campus located at 1030 Jefferson Avenue, which includes a 60-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit, and nine community based outpatient clinics (CBOC). It is a tertiary care facility classified as a Clinical Referral Level I Facility and one of the most complex medical centers in the VA system. Specialized outpatient services are provided through general, specialty, and subspecialty outpatient clinics including a women's health center. Services are available to more than 206,000 Veterans living in a 53-county tri-state area (Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi).