Practical Nurse in the Medical Specialty Clinic

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is located in the Nursing, Ambulatory Care Department at the Manchester VA Medical Center in Manchester, NH.

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.

Duties Included but are not limited to :

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care by interviewing patients of variable populations
• Assist with administrative duties including but not limited to faxing, patient portal messaging and phone triage.
• 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 contraindictions, and promptly and accurately documents noted changes and reports any deviations from normal to RN or MD / DO
• Provides patient / significant other instruction regarding common medications
• 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

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm

Telework : Not Available

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement # : 608-F03693

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized : Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact VISN1 EDRP Support VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov for questions / assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized