Licensed Practical Nurse - Domiciliary Substance Use Disorder (DOM/SUD) Program

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) assigned to the Domiciliary Substance Use Disorder (DOM/SUD) Program serves within the Mental Health Service lines at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee, the LPN/LVN delivers care to patients with a wide range of physical and behavioral health needs, while provided high-quality practical nursing care with advanced technical skill in a Veteran-centered environment. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but are not limited to: Demonstrate technical proficiency in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to patient populations at all complexity levels and care settings. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patient's conditions. Ability to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments Accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information. Ability to observe, identify, and respond to the patient's need for care to include medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education. Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Ability to recognize deviations from normal and respond effectively and efficiently in urgent or emergent situations. Knowledge and skill in pharmacology required for the administration of prescribed medications and/or intravenous therapy and the observation of desired action or adverse events related to administration. Able to conduct nursing led groups. Work Schedule: 7:30pm - 8:00am Compressed/Flexible: Compressed Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN15EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: 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: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 589-22-108; 589-22-109; 589-22-110; 589-22-111 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tenta

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