Summary

Join us in shaping the future at the brand-new James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center! We're seeking talented Allied Health professional to make a difference in Veteran care. In 2021 - Congress approved federal funding for a new Veterans Hospital in Tulsa which will be the first hospital to be built under the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016.

Duties

• Tulsa (James Mountain Inhofe VAMC) - https://youtu.be/3fMEu0iS7_Q?si=Y5RtGcnKKbJGxxk6 VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Possesses the knowledge and skills to carry out specialized patient care activities - using veteran data to actively contribute to care plans
• Observes and intervenes to maintain or improve optimal function - working collaboratively with RNs and HCPs
• Understands program regulations and follows guidelines to meet nursing program requirements
• Contributes to the development and updating of individualized care plans - with general RN/MD review
• Prepares/administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - SC - IM - IV) and documents effects or adverse reactions
• Reports physical/emotional changes in health - takes appropriate actions - and recommends interventions as needed
• Prioritizes care and responds to emergent changes - using strong assessment skills and notifying appropriate personnel
• Communicates effectively with veterans - families - interdisciplinary team - and support staff
• Applies techniques for managing complex patients with challenging behaviors to promote optimal outcomes
• Performs and documents care independently and accurately - modifying based on significant team input or patient needs
• Practices environmental stewardship by minimizing waste and following sustainability protocols
• Supports the team in monitoring unlicensed and non-clinical staff to ensure safe patient care
• Professional Development / Education Seeks ongoing education - attends in-services - and participates in training to stay current with LPN practice
• Completes all mandatory reviews and actively participates in unit-based committees or workgroups
• Serves as a role model and assists in orienting staff - students - and veterans/families
• Safety Recognizes and responds to emergencies appropriately and independently
• Maintains a safe - therapeutic environment - following age-specific and infection control guidelines
• Identifies/report hazards and initiates corrective measures when appropriate
• Work Habits Demonstrates ethical - professional behavior with staff - patients - and families
• Maintains flexibility and positively adjusts to assignment/location changes
• Reflects VA mission - vision - and values in all interactions
• Advanced Practice & Telehealth Demonstrates nursing practice with remote RN/MD supervision
• Accurately administers medications and observes for reactions
• Prioritizes and modifies care needs based on assessments and patient response
• Independently contributes to treatment plans and complex care with minimal supervision
• Performs Telehealth imaging (e.g. - teleretinal - telederm - telewound) and initiates consults per standing orders
• Facilitates Telehealth services (e.g. - Telemental Health - Tele-rehab - primary care) and coordinates scheduling/logistics
• Uses Telehealth tech and scheduling tools to connect patients and providers effectively
• Assists in education - training - documentation - and workload capture related to Telehealth visits
• Collects vital signs and other clinical data as part of Telehealth or in-person visits
• Maintains equipment - performs quality control - and supports daily Telehealth clinic operations
• Clinical Care & Supervision Delivers personal care - diagnostics - and treatments in a timely manner under RN supervision
• Responds to physical and emotional patient needs - involving family in the care process
• Demonstrates the ability to care for patients requiring complex care - with remote RN oversight
• Independently plans/organizes care assignments and guides other LPNs or Nursing Assistants
• Work Schedule: Full-time - All shifts are primarily Monday-Friday but may include rotating shifts on weekends and holidays
• Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 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)
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: 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
• Child Care Subsidy: 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
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 623-50576-A