Licensed Practical Nurse

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. The LPN/LVN also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties: Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties inproviding care to variable patient populations. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based onthe patents' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order andsequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report andrecord relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a generalreview by a registered nurse or physician for appropriateness and conformity withestablished policies/procedures. Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care includingmedication equipment-assisted care and (patient/family education). In organizingand delivering care, the LPN/LVN recognized and considers emotional, socioeconomic,and age-related factors. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous,intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according toestablished policies/procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changesin patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly andaccurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normalto RN or MD/DO. Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient care situation,seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergencyinterventions as directed. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations andreactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge inworking effectively with patients, family members, and other staff. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:30-16:00 Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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: Available, Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 54801-F, 54802-F, 54803-F, 54804-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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

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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? The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. The STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation, with 35 counties, and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. Providing a service to Veterans with a working staff of more than 5900 employees, South Texas provides health care services for 114,000 Veterans. The STVHCS is a facility providing primary, secondary and tertiary health care in medicine, surgery,