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Duties

The Long-Term Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct care to Veterans with a variety of chronic medical conditions. On this 60-bed unit, LPNs work alongside RNs & NAs to care for Veterans with an array of conditions including short and long stay rehabilitation needs, SCI, dementia care and hospice. The CLC LPN provides 24/7 care in a homelike environment. This position is located at the main Reno VA campus.

Assigned duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares, administers, records, and communicates results of medications, vital signs, treatments, etc.
• Reports and records gross and subtle changes in patient's status.
• Functions as the primary nurse and gives the change of shift report to the oncoming shift nurse and NA
• Recognizes and initiates appropriate response in emergent situations such as fire, disaster, bomb and/or hostage threats, cardiac and/or pulmonary arrests, and behavioral emergencies.
• Carries out emergency measures and initiating procedures for obtaining medical/other types of assistance.
• Initiates CPR as needed.
• Completes pain evaluations, and on the basis of pre-formulated guidelines, either provides education, or refers for further evaluation.
• Adheres to asepsis and universal precautions requirements to provide a safe environment for patients, families, and employees.
• Sets up and cares for patients in isolation per infection control standards.
• Reviews the patient's progress toward established goals and motivates the patient toward the achievement of these goals.
• Oversees the Nursing Assistant daily tasks.
• Manages workload effectively.
• Documents in medical record patient information including responses to treatments and procedures.
• Performs military sexual trauma screening as required by VA and facility guidelines.
• Obtain and process blood, urine and other samples for laboratory testing as ordered by a provider and in accordance with unit and facility guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with peers, coworkers, supervisor, and other health care system personnel.
• Fosters Teamwork and Communication.
• Serves as a member of the nursing team and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Shares observations of the patient's progress/condition, asks appropriate questions, and acts as a patient advocate.
• Acts as a role model to peers and offers assistance to others.
• Serves as a member of the Unit Based Shared Governance.
• Follows health care system directives and Patient Care Services policies, and unit specific policies and procedures.
• Promotes a safe and therapeutic work environment.
• Use of Transfer Lifts for Mobility for patients, safely. Use of lift/transfer equipment and good body mechanics per safe patient handling.
• Maintains ICARE core values and the Mission Statement of the VASNHCS.
• Supports and adheres to health care system directives, Patient Care Services policies and procedures, and unit specific policies and procedures.
• Participates in patient teaching activities by reinforcing and reiterating instructions previously presented by the RN, Nurse Practitioner, and/or the physician that provides the patient/family with information for self-care and follow-up home care and outpatient management.
• Participates in educational in-services.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff assigned to the unit.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume - Must include the following information for each job listed:
    • 1. Job title
    • 2. Duties (be as detailed as possible)
    • 3. Month & Year start/end dates (e.g. June 2017 to April 2019)
    • 4. Full-time or part-time status (MUST include hours worked per week)
    • 5. Your resume must also demonstrate that you meet the KSAs listed for the occupation and grade at which you qualify. Descriptions of duties must be sufficiently detailed to document the level of experience. If the position was/is with the Federal government, either military or civilian, state the series and grade or pay grade (rank) and the date of last promotion)

  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

  • Transcript or document to support your Education
  • Licensure
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Other (1)
  • Professional Certification
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

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• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/12/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12369007.

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  Agency contact information

  Marisella Souza

  Phone

  925-356-4088

  Email

  MARISELLA.SOUZA@VA.GOV

  Address

  VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
  975 Kirman Avenue
  Reno, NV 89502
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
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  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees, current permanent Federal employees of other agencies and all US Citizens.