USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Community Living Center- LPN
Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$45K/yr - $77K/yrThe VA Butler Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Community Living Center. The role involves delivering nursing care, participating in treatment planning, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Uses sounds clinical judgment, demonstrates the ability to vary the order and sequence of assignments based on patient' conditions and needs
Utilizes knowledge of physical, social and emotional factors when planning patient care and uses this knowledge effectively in day to day interactions with patients and families
Recognizes deviations from normal and demonstrates the ability to respond to patients' immediate and long term needs
Performs complex treatments and procedures with exceptional skill and knowledge
As needed, prepares and administers medications correctly and understands the action and side effects of all medications administered
Performs complex treatments and procedures with exceptional skill and knowledge
Demonstrates age specific competency in delivering nursing care to clients from age 18 and over. Is able to distinguish the health needs related to age differences including the effects of substance abuse problems on the physical health of patients and provide age appropriate care
Participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings to assist in developing rehabilitative treatment goals for patients in the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Program (MHRRTP) program
As needed, provides escort duties to veterans based on their care needs
Delivers nursing care as needed and directed at any of the two sites comprising the VA Butler Healthcare System, i.e., emergency situation, staffing shortage, special projects
Applies knowledge of effective verbal interventions and preventative tactics when confronted with an aggressive and potentially assaultive patient
Utilizes knowledge of physical, social and emotional factors when planning patient care and uses this knowledge appropriately in emergency situations; during 1 :1 intervention or when 911 needs to be contacted
Recognizes and initiates life saving measures appropriately in the absence of other members of the health care team
Participates in planning and/or implementation of 911 or 1:1 services
Co-conducts groups to educate patients on medical aspects of their care while allowing them to share feelings, improve socialization skills and enhance their self-esteem
Applies knowledge of human behavior and the various degrees of physical and mental impairment, is able to modify patient/family teaching methods
Assists the professional nurse and allied health professionals in planning implementation of patient educational and recreational activities
Motivates patients to participate in learning and recreational activities to improve their quality of life
Recognizes patient care management difficulties or problems and makes suggestions for change
Communicates with residents and families in a calming reassuring and supportive manner
Assesses acute and subtle changes consistently in patients' mental and physical condition and intervenes appropriately
Adjusts assignments or prioritizes care based on his/her assessment of overall workload of the treatment team and patient care needs
Documents patient/resident response to the treatment plan, group therapy, patient education and other planned activities
Observes patient/residents of the MHRRTP per program guidelines and more frequently if clinically indicated
Recognizes and reports signs of physical and emotional abuse of patients, family and significant others
Establishes therapeutic relationships with MHRRTP residents and members of the treatment team
Maintains courtesy during telephone and direct verbal interactions with patient, families and visitors
Has ability to elicit feelings, attitudes and promote positive communication and social skills with patients/residents
Motivates others to support Medical Center/Service Line and MHRRTP policies and procedures
Demonstrates leadership with LPNs of lesser grade, social service assistants and health technicians in planning and implementing resident/patient care
Provides assistance to team members in managing difficult patients when acting as a team leader
Qualification
Required
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
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
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
Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States
Education. Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant
Licensure. Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States
Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
English Language Proficiency. Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
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