Job Listing: LPN-Outpatient Float
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - Hines, ILEdward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital is located 12 miles west of downtown Chicago on a large 147 acre campus.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in the General Medicine/Subspecialty Outpatient Clinics. Under the supervision of a licensed RN, Nurse Practitioner, or physician, the LPN is accountable for the quality of nursing care he/she provides utilizing the nursing process. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: provide preventive health care (clinical reminders) and patient education; obtain EKG, vital signs, height and weight; glucose, finger stick; pulse oximetry; prepare and apply oxygen, patient transport and electronic documentation.
Applicant selected for this position is eligible to apply for an Education Loan Reimbursement under the provision of the Education Debt Reduction Program.
Major Duties
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in the General Medicine/Subspecialty Outpatient Clinics. Under the supervision of a licensed RN, Nurse Practitioner, or a physician, the LPN is accountable for the quality of nursing care he/she provides utilizing the nursing process. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: provide preventive health care (clinical reminders) and patient education; obtain EKG, vital signs, height and weight; glucose, finger stick; pulse oximetry; prepare and apply oxygen, patient transport and electronic documentation. Applicant selected for this position is eligible to apply for an Education Loan Reimbursement under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program.How to Apply
Please fax or email application materials.Please submit resume and any additional certifications, and application via fax or email.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.
Contact Information:
Irene Stemler
Phone: 708-202-2735
Fax: 708-202-2743
Email: irene.stemler@va.gov
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
5th Avenue and Roosevelt Road
Hines, IL 60141
US
Fax: 708-202-2743
What To Expect Next:
If you forward your resume, supplemental qualifications statement (see how to apply) along with a short cover letter expressing your area of interest, you can expect your information to be referred to the selecting official. If the selecting official finds your information to contain skills and experience which interface with the current needs of the unit, you will be contacted for an interview.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Strong patient assessment, EKG, and phlebotomy skills required. Two (2) years medical/surgical background required. Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per facility policies and procedures. Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiate appropriate responses. CPR current. Excellent interpersonal and patient education skills. Demonstrated leadership, self-directed,, and rational problem solving skills. Works well with interdisciplinary team. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Chicago | |
| Experience:Any | State: Illinois | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:60629 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 42,014.00 - 52,700.00 USD per yearSalary to be determined by Nurse Professional Standards Board (NPSB)
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
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