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    Licensed Practical Nurse - Brainerd, United States - Veterans Health Administration

    Veterans Health Administration
    Veterans Health Administration Brainerd, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Licensed Practical Nurse -
    The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs routine and specialized patient care and facilitates daily operational flow & care coordination.

    Duties include, but are not limited to:


    Provides nursing care to patients according to established facility procedures adhering to all VA and nursing policies, procedures, standards, and protocol.


    Nursing care include but is not limited to:

    rooming patients, obtaining weight, height, and vital signs, completing clinical reminders, documenting medication reconciliation including non-VA and co-managed care, when applicable, catheterizing, applying hot/cold compresses, performing soaks, applying sterile dressings, trimming nails, performing ear lavages, scanning bladders, performing glucometer control tests, performing quality control checks, administrating medications including immunizations, injections & oxygen.

    To include duties Veni-punctures, EKG, Holter monitor placement, pulmonary function tests and other laboratory duties.

    Assists the RN and/or Provider with special procedures by preparing the patient, participating in the time out procedure, securing clean or sterile supplies/equipment as appropriate, assisting with the specific procedure/visit, collecting and labeling specimens, peri-procedural monitoring and handling and cleaning on instruments appropriately.

    Assists providers with specialized injections, wound care, joint injection/aspirations, bone marrow biopsies, skin tag removal, pap smears, colposcopy, insertion of Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) and pessaries, endometrial biopsy, application of liquid nitrogen, electrosurgery, and other minor procedures as applicable to clinic.

    Responds quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
    Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of predictable and secondary pharmacological effects of drugs. Reinforces patient education regarding medications.
    Provides effective patient/family education on an individual basis according to VA guidelines for care and self-management.

    Participates and promotes Health Promotion/Disease Prevention activities, explains non-critical lab results, medications, diagnostic procedures, VA policies, correct usage of blood pressure meters, application of compression hose, injections and others as needed.

    Provides direct customer and Veteran service that is prompt, friendly, and cooperative. Resolves issues at the lowest level and in a timely manner.

    Uses safe and proper techniques when giving Veteran care and handling equipment, using Standard Precautions and personal/Veteran protective equipment.

    Initiates appropriate emergency interventions.
    Maintains a safe/clean work environment, ensuring Veteran privacy.

    Work Schedule
    :
    Monday - Friday


    Pay:


    Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, 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 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.

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    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)


    Virtual:
    This is not a virtual position.

    Fi

    nancial Disclosure Report:
    Not required


    Physical Requirements:


    You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

    Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.


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