Eureka Intermittent LVN/LPN

Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 26, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 10, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Responsibilities VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Intermittent Licensed Vocational Nurse/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) has a broad degree of practical nursing knowledge and skills. The LVN/LPN will care for adults psychiatric, medical, and geriatric patients at the Eureka VA Clinic. Duties and responsibilities of the LVN/LPN include: Performs retrospective medical review of non-VA health care records to determine medical necessity of visit, differentiating between emergent and non-emergent situations. Reviews medical record documentation for requests for service (RFS) of authorized community care consults to determine RFS indicated medical necessity and urgency. Refers complex cases to the CCRNs for more in-depth review. Analyzes submitted medical documentation to ensure all components necessary to aid in medical record review are present, thereby allowing quick review of inpatient stays by the Clinical Coordinators. Requests additional medical documentation as needed. Using professional standards of care regarding test results determination by elevation of abnormal tests and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO. Recognizes deviations from patient's baseline. Demonstrates ability to respond to patient's immediate and long-term needs. Utilizes knowledge of physical, social, and emotional factors when planning patient care, and uses this knowledge effectively in day-to-day interactions with patients and families. Applies knowledge of Medical Center Policies and Procedures to his/her daily clinical functions and responsibilities. Ensures actions and interactions are within the guidelines of VHA and Office of Community Care directives and policies- focusing on patient driven outcomes for Veterans. Using clinical pathways to promote staff involvement in the team environment for patient centered care. Using professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities. Communicate a plan with the patient and/or caregiver and referring and accepting provider. Operate in an interactive way with all members of the clinical and administrative staff. Perform consult review, consult routing, and completion of consults. Indirect patient care: returning telephone calls, responding to patient emails/inquires, actively managing and renewing prescriptions, reviewing clinical data, communicating normal results to patients, communicating with other VA service departments for technical and equipment needs, and communicating with primary care providers and other referring specialists, as appropriate. Applies the nursing process to systems or processes at the unit/team/work group level to improve care. Demonstrates leadership by involving others in improving care. Identifies and assesses resource utilization and safety issues, taking appropriate action. Acquires knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in area of practice. Participates in educational activities to improve clinical knowledge and enhance role performance. Work Schedule: Intermittent employees are considered

Created: 2025-10-31