Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Living Center Day Shift

Department of Veterans Affairs • Saginaw, MI

37d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but not limited to: Obtains and records objective and subjective data relevant to a historical biopsychosocial profile (e.g., temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, I & O). Demonstrates increasing skill in patient observation and reporting. Demonstrates skill in recognizing subtle signs of impending change in patient's condition. Refers patients to appropriate resources (dietary, social work, OIF/OEF, smoking cessations, etc.) after screening/reminders completed. Initiates and implements measures to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Provides for patient privacy. Consistently demonstrates professional and responsible behavior (i.e. punctuality, neat appearance, code of conduct is followed). Documents patient care in the medical record according to Patient Care Management guidelines. Documentation is comprehensive and reflects current patient status. Participates in meeting the needs of patient and family psychosocial needs and contributes to the development of the plan of care. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Day Shift: Six shifts 7:30am-8:00pm, One shift 7:30am-4:00pm every two weeks. Every other weekend and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records objective and subjective data relevant to a historical biopsychosocial profile (e.g., temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, I & O).
• Demonstrates increasing skill in patient observation and reporting.
• Demonstrates skill in recognizing subtle signs of impending change in patient's condition.
• Refers patients to appropriate resources (dietary, social work, OIF/OEF, smoking cessations, etc.) after screening/reminders completed.
• Initiates and implements measures to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Provides for patient privacy.
• Consistently demonstrates professional and responsible behavior (i.e. punctuality, neat appearance, code of conduct is followed).
• Documents patient care in the medical record according to Patient Care Management guidelines. Documentation is comprehensive and reflects current patient status.
• Participates in meeting the needs of patient and family psychosocial needs and contributes to the development of the plan of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• Higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
• 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
• After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees