Job Summary
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. 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.
Low Grade: 00
High Grade: 00
Promotion Potential: 00
Sub Agency Name: VA Boston Healthcare Systems
Organization Codes: VA/VATA
Relocation: False
Total Openings: 1
Agency Marketing Statement: OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE"). As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
Major Duties:
- This Practical Nurse position is in Primary Care services at the Boston VA Healthcare System, located at the Brockton, MA location. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week.
- Participates in the pre-planning of care such as through huddles and follow-up of visits as indicated and participating in the prioritization and coordination of patient care and team communication.
- Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response.
- Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
- Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.
- Demonstrates understanding of age- and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran.
- Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.
- Based on the patient's goals and needs, provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.
- Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
- Possesses knowledge of proper handling and pre-cleaning of reusable medical equipment and other duties assigned.
Preferred Experience: 1 year Primary Care experience.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - Day Shift. Exact hours to be negotiated with nurse manager.
Compressed/Flexible: May be considered after successful completion of orientation and probationary period.
Telework: May be negotiated on an ad-hoc basis upon successful completion of orientation and probationary period.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized.
Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. 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 pre-employment physical examination and maintain CDT physical readiness. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
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