Licensed Practical Nurse CLC

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.

The Marion VA Health Care System in Marion, IL is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Community Living Center within Nursing Service located at the VA Healthcare Center in Marion, IL.A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at a Community Living Center (CLC) includes a range ofresponsibilities aimed at providing comprehensive care to residents. Key duties include: Explaining procedures to residents using language they understand, considering individual resident needs. Ensuring a consistent physical and emotional environment for resident-centered care.

Maintaining self-control and responding to work situation requirements. Responding promptly to resident calls for assistance and interacting with residents in a courteous manner. Providing emotional support to residents and families to assist them in adjusting to changes in health status.

Establishing constructive relationships with residents to promote positive communication and socialization skills. Supporting hospice/palliative care needs as needed based on resident self-determination. Advocating for residents and ensuring respect for their rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.

Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary for complex practical nursing assignments, including medication administration, treatment application and documentation of changes in resident condition to contribute to optimizing resident outcomes as part of a multi-disciplinary team. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Primary day Shift 7:30am - 8:00pm, 7:30am-4:00pm 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 VISN15EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): not authorized