Licensed Practical Nurse

Department of Veterans Affairs

The LPN/LVN - Acute Psych provides critical nursing care on 9A under the direction of the RN's on duty and the Nurse Manager. These duties include participation in daily team huddles, ensuring quality of care, familiarity with procedural treatments and therapies, ensuring safety on the unit, participation in unit performance improvement activities, passing medications, evaluating patients, reporting changes in conditions, and other nursing duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) functions as a member of the team as assigned. Performs most complex practical nursing care assignments with precision and efficiency consistent with Nursing Service policy and procedure and within the legal and ethical responsibilities of the LPN. Demonstrates self-direction and flexibility in fulfilling the requirements of a complex assignment. Observes for and reports physiological and/or psychological deviations in the acutely or chronically ill patients. Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially life-threatening situations as they develop. Modifies the plan of care and notifies the appropriate authorities. Duties include but are not limited to: Performs assigned patient care activities under direct supervision of an RN or licensed provider, utilizing patient data to support individualized care plans. Observes and reports the Veteran's physical and emotional status. Understands and carries out program regulations and care plan objectives, ensuring all tasks align with safety standards, unit guidelines, and regulatory expectations. Participates in developing and updating plans of care for assigned Veterans. Care plans require review and co-signature by an RN or provider. Prepares and administers prescribed medications and treatments following policy; including direct administration of therapeutic containment when situationally indicated and as described in the VA course Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior. Observes for changes in condition and promptly documents and reports deviations from baseline. Charts pertinent data regarding the patient's condition such as progress of patient's condition, procedures performed, and medications given. Interviews patients to obtain information and/or communicate data regarding the patient. Initiates patient teaching regarding procedures, tests, medications, specimen collection, ambulatory aides, or care to be delivered in the hospital or at home. Identifies educational needs of patients and reinforces education that the patient has received. Recognizes medical and/or surgical emergencies and initiates appropriate response. Administers medications and observes for and records effectiveness of medications given. Works with RN oversight to maintain a safe, structured environment and promote health within the unit's therapeutic framework. Communicates with Veterans, families, and staff to support treatment goals Work Schedule: 12 Hour Rotating, Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 01042F, 01043F, 01044F, 01045F

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