Practical Nurse

This position is located at the Akron VA Clinic Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Akron, OH. The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) LPN completes independent home visits to Veterans with complex medical and psychosocial conditions. The LPN delivers direct nursing care, health teaching, and supportive interventions in accordance with the individualized plan of care developed by the RN Case Manager. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but are not limited to: Conducts independent home visits for Veterans with complex medical and psychosocial needs, delivering direct nursing care and providing education to patients and caregivers in alignment with the individualized care plan established by the RN Case Manager. Collaborates with the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Interdisciplinary Team including the Physician Preceptor, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist, Social Work, Dietitian, Speech Therapist, Psychologist, Pharmacist and Advanced Practice Provider. Collaborates with services internal and external to the VA to manage the care needs of the patients. Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, health promotion and wellness based on the patient's individual goals. Supports additional teams by completing home visits as needed based on patient care demands. Demonstrates strong prioritization skills in determining the order of patient visits according to acuity and need. Utilizes Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) policies and procedures to provide autonomous, high quality care in the home setting. Possesses the knowledge and skills to carry out more specialized patient care activities. Knowledge of program regulations and is 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 and as changes occur. Completes the Basic Foot Care Course within the first year as a requirement of this LPN role. This position includes performing skilled traditional HBPC home visits, wound care home visits, and specialized podiatry LPN home visits. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 08:00am-04:30pm, Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible: Not Available. 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: 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 #: 95233-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure req

Salaire : $65,392 – $85,011/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?