Licensed Vocational Nurse - EDRP

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.

• Duties include but are not limited to: Demonstrates expert knowledge, technical skills, and application of the nursing process in providing comprehensive, effective healthcare to the patient. Follows current policy and procedures in completing the required clinical reminders for Specialty Outpatient clinics which includes but not limited to: Suicidal ideation/ Homicidal ideation, PTSD/Depression, Positive Audit-C (alcohol screening). Notifies provider and/or RN of findings and completes documentation appropriately. Documents Temperature & Humidity in specified locations where RMD items and supplies are and stored. Adheres to the policy and procedures when readings indicate out of range. Assist with Telehealth clinics, when need arises. Communicate and collaborate with the Facility Telehealth Coordinator (FTC) in working through process issues, equipment needs/problems, data collection, or any other logistical telehealth issues. Adapts to the individual needs of every Specialty clinic while providing care to patient and assisting the provider. Serve as a chaperone for gender-specific exams when required. Demonstrates ICARE values and professional behaviors, i.e., respect for others, collegiality, use of professionalism communication (verbal, non-verbal and email), ability to accept constructive criticism, etc. Participates and ensures a "time-out" is performed prior to procedures and documents with all required information per policy. Completes education on sterile field and demonstrates maintenance of sterile filed when required. Documents the patient's care given in the Electronic Health Record, according to policy. Performance reflects knowledge in areas of care specific to Specialty Outpatient clinical services. Performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care in the Specialty Care Clinics, including, but not limited to Oxygen therapy, check expiration dates of medications and supplies, delegated procedures, and treatments, assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy of patient. Monitors patient during the procedure and report and documents any deviations or changes. Coordinates patient care of multiple patients, prioritizing patient care to ensure patient needs are met in a timely fashion to enhance patient flow. Performs all aspects of patient care, within scope of practice, in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical and/or healthcare errors. Demonstrates knowledge of location, care, and operation of Specialty OPC specific equipment. Aware of RMD Directives and can locate unit RMD notebooks with procedures and manufacture instructions for all RMD. Demonstrates competency in set-up, use, reprocessing/cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all identified RMD equipment. Aware of responsibilities thereof. Assists in the orientation and competency validation of peers. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00am - 04:30pm 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 VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 #: 52290-F; 52289-F; 52288-F; 52287-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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