Licensed Practical Nurse

The Practical Nurse provides safe and individualized nursing care to patients in the Primary Care setting. The PN interacts, collaborates, and communicates effectively with the Veteran, families, caregivers, professionals, and other supportive staff both internal and external. The PN initiates appropriate actions based on his/her observations of the patient's condition. Position is with Beckley's VA Medical Center Patient Aligned Care Team

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Carry out assigned patient care activities based on patient condition using sound judgment. Select and sequence procedures/treatments appropriately for individual patient needs. Accurately recognize, report, and document relevant patient information. Perform thorough patient observation and respond to care needs, including equipment-assisted care and education. Prepare and administer prescribed medications by oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routes. Perform medical treatments according to established policies and procedures. Recognize urgent and emergent patient situations and seek RN/provider assistance as needed. Initiate and assist with emergency interventions per direction (e.g., code, resuscitation). Understand human behavior, patient motivations, and family dynamics to provide effective care. Build constructive relationships with patients and families to support communication and socialization. Foster respect for patient and family privacy, dignity, and rights. Consistently apply established customer service standards in all interactions. Demonstrate skill in assisting with complex diagnostic tests or specialized procedures. Prepare, assist, and monitor patients during diagnostic or specialized procedures. Handle specialized equipment and instruments as required. Monitor and record patient condition before, during, and after procedures. Provide education to patients and families about diseases, medications, and treatments. Share acquired knowledge with other staff . Maintain role-specific and unit-specific competencies. Demonstrate technical proficiency in all assigned nursing duties for diverse patient populations. Meet all documentation requirements in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) accurately and timely. Identify and appropriately prioritize and respond to changes in patient/veteran condition. Take actions based on communication, observations, and reports about patient care. Contribute observations and suggestions to improve the plan of care and veteran outcomes. Complete required and mandatory training/reviews within designated timeframes. Proactively address safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, and supply deficiencies. Promote a safe, therapeutic environment, considering all age-related/special needs. Provide care modalities to patients with complex medical and/or emotional conditions under RN supervision. Maintain competency in supporting IV therapy initiation, administration, and monitoring. Follow all infection control, patient safety goals, and hospital safety practices. Participate in nursing in-services and ongoing staff development opportunities. Serve as a role model and assist with orientation of nursing/non-nursing staff, students, and volunteers. Independently recognize and respond to emergency and life-threatening situations per policy. Respond promptly and effectively to both overt and subtle patient changes, notifying RN/provider appropriately. Collaborate with RNs, providers, and other disciplines for comprehensive care. Participate in the development, evaluation, and implementation of new/revised policies and procedures. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in meeting the changing needs of patients and the unit. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm 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) 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 Functional Statement #: 517-25308, 517-25309, 517-25310-F, 517-25311 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.