Licensed Practical Nurse- Primary Care Job in Norman, OK

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizing computer programs required for the position.
• Carries out assigned patient care based on the patient's conditions; Uses judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
• Utilizes principles of aseptic technique, universal precautions, and isolations requirements. promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
• Performs 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 following the procedure.
• Assist with and performing activities of daily living, i.e., bathing, toileting, feeding, shavings, oral hygiene, care of scalp and nails.
• Taking and recording in the medical record: vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, pulse oximeter, temperature, pain score, weight, and neurological check.
• Collecting specimens, urine, feces, sputum, etc., and appropriately prepare and transports specimens to the laboratory. Measuring and recording total intake (oral, IV, per tube) and output (urine, emesis, wound, etc.).
• Monitoring patients receiving blood products. l. Assisting in managing the patient with a chest tube.
• Assisting in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, including those exhibiting unpredictable behavior.
• Required to have a positive understanding and helpful attitude toward patient, patient families and coworkers. Demonstrating the ability to work as an active, contributing team member.
• Completes clinical reminders and close encounters in a timely manner. Complete post discharge phone calls, per clinic policy.
• Completes medication reconciliation during home visits per program requirements.
• Adheres to infection control guidelines and practices.
• Performs treatments, procedures and the use and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment appropriate to assigned area.
• Ensures safe body mechanics, use of mechanical devices, and/or request help when needed moving, lifting, or turning patients to prevent injuries to patient, self, or others.
• Consistently demonstrate knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Providing appropriate care and documentation for patients (1) at high· risk for falls, (2) requiring restraints, (3) requiring Emergency Orders of Detentions (EOD) or Court commitment, and (4) demonstrating suicidal or ideations, or (5) patients requiring special monitoring or observation.
• Adheres to the rights of medication administration (1) Right patient, (2) Right medication, (3) Right dose, (4) Right route, (5) Right time, (6) Right documentation.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous, enemas and suppository forms of medications).
• Self-directed in flushing and changing the dressings of heparin locks. Initiating venipunctures for peripheral IV's and changing tubing and dressings.
• Central line and peripherally inserted central catheter line care, i.e., flushes, dressing changes, IV tubing changes and administration of medications (does not include dialysis catheters or infusaports).
• Assists Registered Nurse in with PCA pumps, i.e., sets up and initiates, monitors, changes syringes and settings, and documents on PCA flow sheet.
• Follows infection control guidelines and report infection control issues and assist in staff education.
• Participates in nursing in-services and staffing huddles/meetings.
• Contributes to the IDT team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's treatment pian.
• Maintains professional ethics and conduct with patient and staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination / evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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 07/07/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12750511.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

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.