<p>The Hampton VAMC is searching for a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to support our Ambulatory Care department at the Chesapeake VA Clinic. The LPN reports to the designated Nurse Manager and is responsible and accountable for the provision of patient care and for delivery of quality nursing care.</p> <p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional</p> <p>The LPN performs practical nursing measures with precision and efficiency, consistent with Medical Center policy and procedure and within legal and ethical responsibilities of his/her licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. He/she demonstrates working practices that include adherence to infection control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment. The incumbent may receive a variety of additional assignments or special projects either to meet the needs of the medical center or designed for professional growth of the individual.</p> <p>Duties include but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. </li><li>Ability to acknowledge and report technical issues that may delay or impede productive work efforts. </li><li>Completes and maintains compliance with mandatory Medical Center TMS training as assigned. </li><li>Assists during emergent situations, initiates, and /or assist with CPR, choking, fire, emergencies, etc., and obtains equipment and supplies as requested by the RN or physician. </li><li>Administers medication accurately and promptly under the general supervision of a RN. </li><li>Demonstrates understanding of the effects and/or reactions caused by medications, treatments, and procedures. Records and reports these observations to RN. </li><li>Performs personal care, diagnostic support duties and treatments according to procedure under the direction of the RN in a timely manner. Responds to patient's nursing needs, including physical comfort, and emotional needs and recognizing problems from the normal. Strives to involve patients and family to participate in the provision of care throughout the continuum. </li><li>Participates and reinforces resources and referrals. Completes assignments in a timely manner with constructive utilization of remaining time. </li><li>Initiates, administer, assess, monitor, and report IV sites, start intravenous fluids and piggyback solutions prepared by Pharmacy. This involves monitoring IV fluids with/without medications, monitor flow of IV fluids, change IV tubing and IV site dressing, discontinues IV site. Discontinues blood products. Documents care provided as such. </li><li>Independently established priorities and varies the sequence of nursing care based on the patient's conditions and/or response to treatment in or to accomplish assigned tasks with limited supervision by the end of tour. </li><li>Seeks guidance from RN and/or provider regarding resolution of clinical issues. </li><li>May be assigned other duties deem necessary to support organizational goals. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800-1630</p> <p>Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized</p> <p>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).</p> <p>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)</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Telework: Available, ad-hoc</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #: 000000</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p>