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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. Learn more This is an open continuous announcement; applicants will be reviewed and referred on a bi-weekly basis; the announcement will remain open until the position is filled. Ambulatory Care - Medicine Clinic Duties include but not limited to the following: Works as part of RN/LPN care team Responds to secure messages Performs vital signs and record Competence with EKG, taking blood for glucometer, obtain lab specimen, diabetic foot screening, screening of patients as needed, simple dressing change Assist Providers with various procedures Conducts non-complex phone calls backs/follow-ups Preferred Experience: 1-2 years full time clinical experience as a LPN in Medical/ Surgical setting, ED, Urgent Care or Primary Care preferred. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular competencies to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying specialized experience for this position (which should be documented on your resume). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Ambulatory Care - Athens/Aiken Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Competence with EKG, taking blood for glucometer, obtain lab specimen, diabetic foot screening, administration of vaccinations, providing patient education regarding tobacco use, weight monitoring, screening of patients as needed, simple dressing change. May be assigned to cross cover in other clinical areas within his/her competency level. Stocking of rooms, ordering of supplies, maintains and uses oxygen equipment Conducts non-complex phone call-backs/ follow-ups Performs vital signs and record Conducts clinical reminders and equipment checks Assist Primary Care Provider with procedures Preferred Experience: 1-2 years full time clinical experience as a LPN in Medical/ Surgical setting, ED, Urgent Care or Primary Care preferred An understanding of clinical reminders and performance measures are preferred; Computer literate (knowledge of CPRS/ Outlook; Excel spreadsheets a must) ; Flexible, customer service friendly and have the ability to multi task; He/ she must be able to adapt quickly to change beyond the traditional role assignment and work with administrative and interdisciplinary team members. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Ambulatory Care - PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team) Provides patient education regarding ambulatory sensitive conditions. Provides patient education regarding ambulatory sensitive conditions, screening of patients as needed, simple dressing changes. Demonstrates evidence-based behaviors that positively influence patient outcomes and team experience. Proficient use of Microsoft programs; Outlook, Word, and Excel. Proficient in performing EKG, glucometer use, collecting lab specimens, diabetic foot screening, administration of vaccinations.. Preferred Experience: A minimum of 5 years Primary Care or Direct Acute Care experience. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, some extended weeks of 4-nine hour days and a 4 hour Saturday