Licensed Vocational Nurse - Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a direct care provider who has the technical proficiency and excellent observation skills necessary for initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in delivering comprehensive practical nursing care to variable patient populations in a residential setting. The LVN demonstrates active collaboration and communication with the Mental Health Team in order to develop a successful patient-aligned care plan.

The incumbent demonstrates excellent ability to balance many competing demands and sets priorities effectively, while supporting multiple providers. Has knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on patients' condition. Major duties and responsibilities include but, not limited to: Uses judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments. Has knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures. Utilizes two (2) patient identifiers when rooming patients, providing treatments or procedures, and obtaining specimens. Demonstrates knowledge of "time out" process before any procedures. Utilizes verbal or written "hand off' interactive communication that allows the opportunity for questioning between giver and receiver of patient information. Provides quality care to patients with multisystem problems, including seriously and chronically ill patients. Promptly recognizes, evaluates, and reports urgent or emergent patient care situations and/or subtle changes in patient status. Seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or Medical Provider of changes in the patient's condition. Initiates and participates in preventative health screening and instructions (i.e., diet and exercise, alcohol abuse, smoking cessation, immunizations mammograms, CDC guidelines, etc.) for mental health patients. Observes, identifies, and responds to patients' needs for care, including medication and equipment assisted care, and recognizes deviations from normal. Performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care in the Mental Health HVRP/First Step Programs. Uses judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines Work Schedule: 3:30pm-Midnight or 11:30pm-8:00am may be available, may include Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays depending on patient needs Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD08903F, PD08904F, PD08905F, and PD08906F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. 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).