Licensed Practical Nurse-Community Living Center

Department of Veterans Affairs

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position is located in the Community Living Center (CLC) at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, aligned under the Nursing, Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Line. The LPN/LVN provides safe and individualized nursing care to patients in the Community Living Center and Hospice/Rehabilitation settings. Interact and collaborate effectively with patients, families, other health care and supportive personnel.

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. The LPN/LVN also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. Assists the Registered Nurse in the coordination of resident care activities with other departments by preparing for scheduled appointments/test/procedures. Provides nursing care to residents, including feeding, bathing, shaving, wound care dressings, warm and cold compresses, suppositories, and administering enemas. Reports, observes, and records physical and behavioral changes in resident's status. Take and record resident blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, respiration, and collects specimens. Provides and assists with lifting and positioning of residents, utilizing proper body mechanics, and lifting devices, as appropriate. Assist the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Registered Nurse with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Follows policies and procedures of standard, universal precautions. Applies external devices, safety devices, and other supportive devices, as indicated or prescribed for residents. Responds to call lights in a timely and courteous manner. Reports and records current observations, such as resident's physical conditions, variations in emotional responses, vital signs, and results of procedures. Administers oral, topical, subcutaneous/intramuscular and intradermal medications, may calculate medication dosages, observe effectiveness of medications, and document findings in resident's record. Demonstrates knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribes oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications permitted by approved medical center policies and procedures. Administers and records treatments such as ostomy irrigations, tracheotomy care, catheterizations, and internal tube feedings. Initiates CPR in critical emergencies, until the rapid response team arrives to the department. Performs oral and tracheal suction through mouth or established tube, such as tracheotomy. Assists the RN with admitting, transferring, and discharging residents. Reports and records potentially unsafe unit and patient activities/equipment. Perform all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:45AM-8:15PM, 12 hour shifts, Alternate weekends. Compressed/Flexible: Avaliable Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. hen 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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