CLC LPN

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

• The Marion VA Medical Community Living Center is seeking an License Practical Nurse (LPN). The LPN in this position provides health care services and care management under the supervision or direction of the RN, to a variety of patients with varying degrees of medical problems from minimal to complex issues to include IV, Foley Catheter, Naso and Gastro tube feeding etc. and in a variety of Care Specialties REHAB, Long Term Care and Hospice. The LPN is accountable for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements of assigned grade. Our facility is seeking an individual who possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work, demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and under the supervision of Charge Nurse or RN Team Leader in a patient centered program. The selected individual should have the ability to establish effective communication with patients, families, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team. He/she carries out the Plan of Care and provides patient care needs assuring quality of care. Provides professional nursing care that includes, but is not limited to: Teamwork with RN and LPN and NA. Patient ADLs. Participation in interdisciplinary team discussions. Performs skilled nursing tasks as ordered by the Medical Providers (i.e., blood draws, injections, dressing changes and wound care). Completes and submits clinical notes. Observes patient for changes in conditions and reports appropriately. Provides education instructions to patients and their designated significant other. Performs other professional nursing duties as assigned and within their scope of practice. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital. The incumbent may be required to rotate tours and duties during low/high census or complete administrative tasks established by the immediate supervisor. Not all duties may be listed, so other duties may be assigned. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 6-12 hour shift and 1-8 hour shift a pay-period; day shift beginning at 730am-800pm and 730am-400pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): 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) 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 eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not authorized

Read the full announcement on USAJOBS