The Tuscaloosa Medical Center (TVAMC) in Tuscaloosa, Al is currently recruiting for a LPN (Float Pool ).This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2024 or until all positions are filled . Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Part-Time new employees must be able to complete a two (2) week new employee orientation program.

Duties

Interviewing patients, performing a general systems appraisal of the patient's condition, collecting objective and subjective data. Collaborating with the Registered Nurse/Provider in developing and implementing a plan of care individualized to carry out the needs of the patient. Contributing to team's development, implementation and evaluation of the patient's treatment and follow-up health care. Collaborating with members of other services regarding changes in patient's condition, laboratory results, responses to treatment plan and other pertinent parameters of care. Modifying the plan of care in accordance with recognized nursing standards and prescribed treatment. Meeting patient's needs by direct physical care and psychosocial intervention and by assuming responsibility for nursing management of unstable patients whose nursing care needs are not predictable. Making necessary judgments prior to preparing and administering medications, recognizing side effects and contraindications. Providing patient/significant other instruction regarding common medications. Performing support duties for diagnostic procedures, which include preparing patient, patient education, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing specimens, preparing and passing instruments, and monitoring the patient's condition. Recognizing emergency situations, responding promptly and instituting appropriate actions. BLS certification. Providing technologically complex patient care. Providing transport services for patient to and from diagnostic services and to inpatient units. Instructing patients and significant others in the use of: prescribed medications, equipment, treatments, and activity level, contraindications of the same, and the value of proper follow-up self-care. Documenting patient teaching and patient's response to teaching. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to perform variety of tasks necessary for clinical support of providers; adapting to work demands and assignment changes Work Schedule: Various shifts available based on department. Will be discussed in detail during interview. (12 Hour Tour of Duty) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Title/Functional Statement #:Licensed Practical Nurse/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Written and Spoken Physical Standards: All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required. Licensure: Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia. Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)] at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 US
• Name: Kisha Nettles
• Phone: 205-723-9528
• Email: [email protected]