Practical Nurse Job in Tuscaloosa, AL

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

Duties: The PACT LPN performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care to Primary Care, including but not limited to

• Organizes work so that all essential activities are carried out.
• Document nursing care; gather data for the completion of assessment on chronic diseases and preventive screening. Records data in patient's chart via CPRS consistent with charting guidelines.
• Administers oral, IM, SC, and rectal medications according to policy, and observes for therapeutic effects and untoward reactions. Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication
• Takes vital signs (TPR, B/P), measures height and weight and documents per policy in CPRS.
• Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and initiates appropriate emergency interventions.
• Performs EKGs and notifies the RN/APN/MD of findings and documents per policy.
• Uses motivational interviewing and health coaching to guide patients to self-management
• Inventories supplies and medications, removes outdated items, orders replacement for stock items and makes appropriate recommendations for increasing or decreasing stock level.
• Completes clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts as indicated
• Delegated procedures and treatments by the professional nurse
• Checks and documents integrity and effectiveness of emergency equipment per policy.
• Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and practices standard precautions, wearing protective clothing as appropriate, i.e., masks, goggles, gowns, gloves, etc., according to safety and infection control policies and procedures always.
• Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members.
• Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates initiative in assisting the Team
• As a preceptor, assists in the orientation, educating, and training of less experienced LPN/LVN
• Maintains confidentiality of electronic, written, and/ or verbal patient information.
• Maintains a work environment that honors diversity.
• Serves as a resource and advocate in the protection of patient and family rights.
• Demonstrates understanding of age- and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran.
• Based on the patient's goals, provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness.
• Completes mandatory reviews, including motivational interviewing, to promote patient self-management toward individualized life plan of care.
• Supports patient-driven care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, using evidence based principles.
• Monitors the schedule and brings any potential access problems to the provider and/ or Supervisor's attention.
• Reviews the daily schedule to determine those patients failing to report for clinic appointment. Proper documentation must be noted in the record and incumbent ensures provider properly reviews the record for determination of need to reschedule.
• Identifies delays or problems in processing veterans medical care requests and appointments and as appropriate, will review the case, determine the problem or bottleneck and initiate action(s) to correct the problem and expedite the case by providing guidance to team members.
• Reviews incomplete encounter reports and works with the other members of the team to ensure that all data is completed in a timely manner.

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.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
• 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

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 12/23/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12588043.

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.