Summary

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is located at the Omaha VA Medical Center in Omaha - Nebraska. This LPN works under the direction of an RN as a member of a Primary Care team - providing basic and specialized nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of physical - mental - behavioral - or psychological needs.

Duties

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf This position will be located at the Omaha VA Medical Center
• The duties of this position include - but are not limited to: Serves as an LPN on a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in Primary Care
• Assists with intake of Veterans in preparation for provider visits and maintains clinic flow
• Completes pertinent clinical reminders and preventative health screenings
• Documents all data collected and nursing care provided in the Veterans electronic medical record
• Reports all relevant patient information to Clinic RN or provider
• Prioritizes effectively and manages time productively in the clinical setting
• Works effectively with others and communicates in an appropriate - tactful and courteous manner
• Assists providers with exams/procedures as needed
• Performs treatments and procedures such as electrocardiograms - vital signs - weights - blood glucose readings - basic foot care - bladder scans - ear flushes - etc
• Tracks and administers required immunizations
• Administers ordered medications in accordance with Medical Center and Nursing Service policy and monitors for any side effects
• Participates in the management and follow up of patient care needs and requests
• Initiates procedure preparations - adapting them to patients physical and emotional needs before - during and after procedures - observing and managing therapeutic or possible complications resulting from the procedure
• Knowledgeably initiates and performs nursing measures to prevent complications by recognizing deviations and/or changes in patient's conditions
• Recognizes and responds/initiates emergency measures
• Responds promptly to emergency situations in the clinic including but not limited to administering CPR
• Performs venipuncture and specimen collection and preparing specimens for storage and/or transport
• Demonstrates and applies the use of VA computer system efficiently and safety - adhering to facility and VA Policies
• Participates in PACT team huddles and meetings as needed
• Maintains positive and constructive professional working relationships with patients - families - medical staff - volunteers - and co-workers
• Additional clinic duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 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 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Nebraska-Western Iowa is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.