LPN Patient Aligned Care Team - Williamsport

Work Schedule :

Monday to Friday 0745am - 415pm This position is authorized for a recruitment incentive or enrollment in the education debt reduction program•Duties to include but not limited to the following: The Licensed Practical Nurse - Williamsport Clinic Float is responsible but not limited to the duties and responsibilities listed below. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPN/LNs, Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery. Serves as a preceptor to support training of less experienced LPN/LVNS, CNAs, and HTs related to support duties for complex specialized tests/procedures. Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, medication, equipment assisted care and patient/family education. In organizing and delivering care the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situation and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff. 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship:

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

English Language Proficiency:

Written and Spoken Physical Standards:

All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required.

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. Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Preferred Experience:

1 year outpatient clinic experience and/or 1 year primary care experience preferred .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$36,466.00 - $61,689.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Primary Care Physical Setting:

Clinic License/Certification:

LVN (Preferred) BLS Certification (Preferred) LPN (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person