OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? This announcement is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks for consideration. Work Schedule: Rotating Tours of Duty based on the needs of the unit to include days, weekends, evening and night shifts. Primary shift schedules are: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. - 12 a.m; and 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Other tours of duty that may be utilized are: 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; and 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. DUTIES: The LVN performs patient care duties under the direct supervision of the RN. He/she provides patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, spiritual, chronological, recreational, and diversion needs of the adult (ages 17-59) or geriatric (ages 60+) patient. The LVN demonstrates knowledge of changes associated with aging and provides care based upon age related factors as specified in his/her competencies. Contributes to the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing, and evaluating the patient's treatment plan. Promotes patient participation in the therapeutic community by fostering self-reliance and independence. This is a clinical role and functions will include providing assistance to medical, nursing and ancillary personnel with patient care and diagnostic or therapeutic tests and procedures. Performance of phlebotomy, lab specimen preparation and storage, obtaining and recording vital signs, body measurements, medication administration including vaccinations, narcotics and skin testing and monitoring of supplies. Responsible for providing care for patients with porta-caths, central lines, PICC lines, dressing changes, etc. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for nursing care and to recognize deviations from normal. Performs assigned duties, treatments, or procedures in acceptable timeframes, following established policies and practices. The position requires an individual who is motivated and an excellent team player, with flexibility to assume other functions related to patient care on an as-needed basis within the clinic environment. Possesses excellent communication skills and is able to interview and effectively interact with Veteran's and their families. Demonstrates time management and organizational skills in the work day. Functional Statement Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) GS 3-6. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
