Practical Nurse

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.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Identifies emergency situations, reports, and initiates effective actions immediately. Identifies significant changes in the patient's physical and mental status. Complies with BVAMC Primary Care, Nursing, and other applicable policy/procedures on administering medications. Utilizes concepts and the guidelines of sterile technique. Utilizes nursing care procedures when providing patient care.

Observes IV solutions and patency of IV tubing. Meets the patients' needs for privacy. Identifies patients who require instruction about their care, or who need questions answered.

Maintains personal safety. Routinely completed required clinical reminders, vital signs, weight and height during check-in process. Reports accurate data to the team leader/charge nurse.

Records all medications and procedures provided and records patient responses to these interventions. Complies with medical center policy on patient rights. Maintains a clean and safe environment and reports all hazards immediately.

Performs other related duties as assigned. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm MST 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 VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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.

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