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Intermittent LPN - Community Living Center

Lyons, New Jersey, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$45K/yr - $75K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking an Intermittent Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Community Living Center at the VA New Jersey Health Care System. The LPN provides a wide range of clinical services to Veterans under the supervision of a registered nurse.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care by interviewing patients of variable populations

Collaborates with the RN/Provider in developing and implementing a plan of care individualized to carry out the needs of the patient

Contributes to the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient's treatment and follow-up health care

Collaborates with members of other services regarding changes in patients' condition, lab results, responses to treatment plan and other pertinent parameters of care

Demonstrates knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during and following the procedure

Meets patients' needs by direct physical care and psychosocial intervention and by assuming responsibility for nursing management of unstable patients whose nursing care needs are not predictable

Makes necessary judgments prior to preparing and administering prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous), recognizing side effects and contradictions, and promptly and accurately documents noted changes and reports any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO

Performs support duties for diagnostic procedures, which include preparing the patient, patient education, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing specimens, preparing and passing instruments, and monitoring the patient's condition

Recognizes emergency situations, responding promptly and instituting appropriate actions

Supports the patient and/or family members/significant other in the integration of the patient care plan toward achievement of discharge objectives

Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes, and to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills

Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery

Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other internal/external customers

Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs and actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice

Qualification

LPN LicensurePatient CareMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentCommunication Skills

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 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

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Licensure: Full, active, current, and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia

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

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met