Licensed Practical Nurse (Primary Care)
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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is located in the VA Connecticut Healthcare System under the Primary Care service line at the New London CBOC. The LPN assists the registered nurse with the care of patients with acute and rapidly changing physical and/or emotional needs which are met by the application of specialized technical skills and an understanding of basic scientific principles of nursing care.
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Administers and records medications and treatments.
- Collects data and observation to determine patient's needs.
- Accurately assesses, reports and records vital signs.
- Evaluates, adjusts, and carries out a developed plan of care.
- Recognizes and quickly determines emergency situations and makes appropriate, timely interventions.
- Promotes and encourages patients to participate in the therapeutic plan through emotional support.
- Provides assistance for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient, assisting with the procedure, and monitoring the patient's condition.
- Performs glucometer testing, urine collection, nasal swabs, and phlebotomy duties.
- Identifies and reports abnormal test results.
- Functions as a chaperone.
- Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Charts according to VA guidelines and documents nursing care administered with patient's response.
- Travel to other VA Connecticut locations for occasional training and coverage may be required.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Schedule may be adjusted to support facility needs.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: To be assigned at time of selection based on pay grade.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VISN1 EDRP Support for questions/assistance.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
Starting at $43,969 Per Year (GS 3-6)
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