Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Spinal Cord Injury Home Care

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for Spinal Cord Injury Home Care
• Setting: Home care for Veterans; not a virtual role

Description

The LVN provides hands-on care to Veterans with spinal cord injuries in the home setting and works with the interdisciplinary team. The role includes monitoring for complications or condition changes, escalating promptly to the RN and healthcare providers, and completing timely electronic medical record documentation. The LVN also supports patient follow-up, education, care coordination, and home-care logistics as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support; follow treatment plans
• Recognize deviations from baseline and life-threatening situations; initiate immediate action and request Rapid Response Treatment (RRT) or Code Blue as needed
• Obtain/collect specimens as ordered (including blood, urine, sputum, nasal swabs) and report abnormal lab values
• Perform venipuncture and Point of Care testing (including nasal swabs)
• Administer prescribed medications/treatments per policies and document medication review, administration, and patient response
• Complete CPRS/electronic medical record documentation accurately, objectively, and on time
• Apply infection control measures and maintain patient confidentiality
• Alert physicians/nurse practitioners of abnormal signs/symptoms or abnormal test results
• Provide timely patient follow-up and assist with transitions from medical center to community
• Educate patients on discharge instructions, risk factor management, and medication/procedure regimens within LVN scope
• Support interdisciplinary care through communication, daily huddles/meetings, and committee participation
• Support coaching/mentoring of colleagues and prepare the home visit environment as assigned
• Participate in Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) encounters as a presenter/technical assistant when assigned (setup, connectivity, observations under direction)

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available. Eligibility depends on the position type.