<p>The Licensed Practical Nurse - New Grad Residency Program allows new LPN graduates to work in a variety of settings to gain knowledge and experience in different nursing areas. The LPN uses the Nursing process and evidence-based practice to care for adult and geriatric residents in the long-term care and palliative care environment and is responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing direct resident care. The position may require travel between two campuses.</p> <p>This is an Open & Continuous Announcement and will stay open until 4/6/26 to fill current and future New Licensed Practical Nurse Graduates. The LPN (New Graduate Program) functions under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse and is accountable for demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to perform patient care and supportive responsibilities appropriate to the age of the patients served. The LPN is responsible to the Community Living Center (CLC) Nurse Manager for overall work performance and evaluation maintaining acceptable standards within a health care setting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to</p> <ul> <li>Manages patient care issues in accordance with VA practice and LPN licensure. Maintains knowledge and skills to care for a wide range of patients including those with acute and chronic illnesses. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of disease condition, nursing principles/standards/practices to coordinate nursing care in the CLC setting </li><li>Reviews records and reports Vital Signs, weight, blood glucose levels and/or abnormal findings to the RN and/ or Provider </li><li>Possesses firm knowledge of VA protocols, VHA Directives, VA HVCS SOP/Policies related to patient management, documentation, and procedural requirements such as the reading and implementation of provider orders, vocational nursing care, and safe administration of medication </li><li>Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to promptly recognize and effectively intervene in potential or emergent situations; instituting emergency measures when indicated-Rapid Response, Code Blue/Green. Responsibilities include prompt recognition and facilitation of treatment for urgent needs such as hypoglycemia, acute shortness of breath, acute chest pain, seizures, stroke symptoms and/or mental health issues LPNs at the GS-3 </li><li>Maintains and implements knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as scientific principles underlying nursing care and procedures. Provides high quality nursing care using traditional and non-traditional modalities </li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions, medical asepsis, and sterile technique with the ability to correctly apply these principles and techniques with implementation on the CLC </li><li>Provides education to patients/families and acts as a partner in patient care planning to include goals of care. Appropriately prepares, administers, and documents actions taken with medications. Reports changes in patient's condition to RN or MD/LIP </li><li>Takes an active role in health promotion and disease prevention to improve patient outcomes </li><li>Communicates calmly, courteously, and professionally with patients, personnel, and visitors while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and VA HVHCS Medical Center policies </li><li>Uses advanced skills to communicate with verbally or physically abusive patients or visitors using Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) principles and policy guidelines including Code Green </li><li>Demonstrates engagement by regular attendance at staff meetings </li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of medical equipment and supplies with advanced skill to set up and/or operate specialized equipment </li><li>Completes all documentation in CPRS and Caribou prior to the end of each tour </li><li>Recognizes and responds to staff/patient safety needs and environmental cleanliness. Follows all safety procedures including the use of patient care equipment and implements the principles of infection prevention and control, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand-washing technique, isolation procedures, and the use, storage, and pre-cleaning of any reusable medical equipment </li><li>Promotes an environment of respect for individual patient and caregiver support persons rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery </li><li>Contributes to supportive environment when floating to other areas as needed </li><li>Attends and contributes to unit staff meetings and interdisciplinary patient care huddles and provides information and feedback </li><li>Ability to assist with sterile and non-sterile procedures </li><li>Performs EKGs </li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize, </li><li>report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias </li><li>Demonstrates knowledge and ability to appropriately initiate, perform, and complete assigned patient care based on patient's conditions </li><li>Recognizes subtle deviations from normal in patients' conditions, and risk for common potential problems, screens patients' risk for potential problems related to specific diagnoses and treatment </li><li>Observes patients for evidence of elder abuse and knows correct reporting process </li><li>Provides a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: 0800-1630</p>