Licensed Practical Nurse

This position primarily serves Veteran on the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (domiciliary) unit. The LPN will care for the unique physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients admitted to the Domiciliary to include but not limited to providing one - on - one and group education, medication administration, and suicide risk screenings.

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The LPN/LVN GS-3 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. Incumbent participates in the patient care needs, outlined in the patient care plan, according to hospital policy and procedures. All patient care, by the LPN, is planned and coordinated with the health care team. All patient care is thoroughly documented in the patient record as an integral part of the patient care planning process during the episode of care. The LPN/LVN GS-4 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice.

Incumbent participates in the patient care needs, outlined in the patient care plan, according to hospital policy and procedures. All patient care, by the LPN, is planned and coordinated with the health care team. All patient care is thoroughly documented in the patient record as an integral part of the patient care planning process during the episode of care. The LPN/LVN GS-5 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. Incumbent participates in the patient care needs, outlined in the patient care plan, according to hospital policy and procedures.

All patient care, by the LPN, is planned and coordinated with the health care team. All patient care is thoroughly documented in the patient record as an integral part of the patient care planning process during the episode of care. The LPN/LVN GS-6 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. Incumbent participates in the patient care needs, outlined in the patient care plan, according to hospital policy and procedures. All patient care, by the LPN, is planned and coordinated with the health care team.

All patient care is thoroughly documented in the patient record as an integral part of the patient care planning process during the episode of care. Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.

Work Schedule: Day/Evening 7:30-4:00, 3:30pm-12:00 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60945F, 60946F, 60947F, 60948F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized