Lpn Part Time Job - Bangor, ME, United States - Bangor VA Clinic

    Bangor VA Clinic
    Bangor VA Clinic Bangor, ME, United States

    1 month ago

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    Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
    *Bangor VA Clinic, Bangor, ME
    • The Bangor VA Clinic, outpatient, provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, laboratory services, physical therapy, dentistry, optometry, and more.

    The LPN has a broad work experience with demonstrated skills sufficient to resolve a full range of nursing and patient care problems.

    As a member of the nursing care team LPNs assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients receiving outpatient care or home care who are in acute, sub-acute or chronic states of illness.

    Assignments may involve complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements.

    Responsible for observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient's condition, as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life.


    • Demonstrating knowledge of basic health care provider skills.
    Following standard precautions and other infection control protocols as needed.

    • Providing comprehensive care and motivating Veterans towards optimal level of functioning while understanding Veteran's rights and responsibilities.
    • Accurately records care delivery and observations using established oral, written and computer communications according to documentation guidelines.
    • Providing a range of patient care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.
    • Using equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc.
    • Recognizing and reacting to emergent patient care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance, for example, recognizing need for basic life support, controlling bleeding, and assisting with behavior crisis, etc.

    *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 vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing(ACEN) at the time the program was completed by applicant. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
    * *English Language Proficiency:
    • Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in [both] spoken and written English as required by 38 U

    Job Type:
    Full-time

    Work Schedule:
    Monday-Friday Various Schedules between 7:00am to 4:30pm; For full job details and to Apply online, visit USA Jobs by clicking this link:
    \*Full-time or part-time (include hours worked per week)

    Be sure that your résumé clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

    VA New England Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination.

    All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy, or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

    These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

    VHA Healthcare Personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).


    Job Type:
    Full-time
    Dental insurance

    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible schedule
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Clinic

    Standard shift:

    • Day shift
    Monday to Friday


    Ability to Relocate:

    • Relocate before starting work (Required)