Licensed Practical Nurse (Ambulatory Surgery Unit)

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (Ambulatory Surgery Unit)

• Setting: Ambulatory surgery unit, under direction of the nurse manager

Description

Provide direct patient care in a VA ambulatory surgery unit, supporting patient safety and unit program requirements. Administer medications using BCMA, document care in CPRS and Caribou, assist with end-of-life care, and collaborate with veterans, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Use nursing judgment to recognize and respond to urgent/emergent situations and to resolve a range of nursing problems.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications using Bar Code Medical Administration (BCMA)

• Document treatments and patient care in CPRS and Caribou

• Provide end-of-life care to veterans

• Collaborate with veterans, families, and the interdisciplinary team

• Develop and implement measurable, functional, goal-oriented plans of care

• Ensure restorative care documentation and observations/summaries for MDS and CLC Compare Quality measures

• Perform assigned standard practical nursing activities within scope of license

• Recognize emergency situations and initiate/assist with appropriate emergency measures

• Follow program policies, procedures, and directives for VA employees

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Full, active, unrestricted licensure as an LPN/LVN

• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program (or accepted qualifying pathway)

• Pass background/security investigation and pre-employment physical evaluation

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements; provide acceptable identification

• Meet drug testing, Selective Service (if applicable), and influenza vaccination requirements

• Complete required 1- or 2-year trial period as a condition of employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days (based on income and full-time status)

• Federal retirement pension and 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• No telework; not a virtual position