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Duties

Using the PACT Model of Care the PACT LPN provides a full range of practical nursing care for primary care; provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to medication-prescribed treatment regimens and chronic care management; interacts with patients’ family members’ professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care; prepares administers and appropriately documents actions taken specifically to commonly prescribed oral topical subcutaneous intramuscular and intravenous medications as permitted by the approved local policy; documents all observations treatments and nursing care provided in the computer record; recognizes the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated promptly seeking the assistance of RN or MD recognizes and responds to breakage/malfunction of equipment safety hazards and supply deficiencies; assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient-centered environment.

An integral role in PACT the LPN will function as a nursing team member within the scope of practice determined by licensure and Healthcare System policy and procedure standards. He/she uses standardized procedures in the observation and care of the ill and provides health promotion and patient teaching under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• 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 a pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).