Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at VA Boston Healthcare Systems, Plymouth, MA. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week.
Duties
* Performs telehealth imaging, including Store and Forward care and imaging and other telehealth programming as identified and referred by the primary care provider, other providers, and the imager.
* Provides staff, Veterans, families, and caregivers education related to virtual care tools/technology, telehealth care processes, disease processes, disease management and preventative health care.
* Completes and initiates appropriate clinical reminders, consults, and alerts.
* Utilizes CPRS Vista Imaging to document telehealth images and CPRS to document clinical observations/information/patient education.
* Performs auxiliary testing as applicable (e.g., visual acuity, dilation, intraocular pressure, etc.).
* Serves as a liaison, coordinating information between image readers, primary care providers, specialty care providers, patients, and VA personnel.
* Installs, maintains, inventories, and trains staff on video conferencing technologies, telehealth peripherals, and scheduling software.
* Assists with development of policies and procedures related to telehealth to ensure compliance with directives and regulatory guidelines.
* Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Environmental/Recruitment Information
* EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Questions: Karen.Chapman@va.gov.
* Pay: Competitive salary with regular increases; higher step rate possible for qualifications.
* Paid Time Off: 37-50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays).
* Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment.
* Child Care Subsidy: Eligibility after 60 days of employment for certain income levels.
* Retirement/Insurance: Federal pension, 401K with VA contributions, and Federal health/vision/dental/etc.
* Telework: Ad-hoc. Virtual: Not a virtual position.
* PCS/Relocation: Not Authorized.
Requirements
* You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
* Proficient in written and spoken English.
* Background/security investigation required; pre-employment medical examination may be required.
* Onboarding process required; acceptable IDs per I-9 form; REAL ID compliance considerations after May 7, 2025.
Qualifications
* Basic Requirements: United States citizenship; English language proficiency; full, active, current LPN/LVN license; graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
Education
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Only education/degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used for federal employment. Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript.
Notes
This job opportunity may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages applicants with disabilities to apply.
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