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The LPN/LVN GS-6 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. The incumbent will serve as a patient site clinical coordinator of telehealth services in assigned clinics. Is essential to the clinical aspects of the intervention. Is available for all telehealth visits to carry out telehealth duties and is responsible for the patient site clinic: business clinical and technical aspects of synchronous and asynchronous telehealth applications including all specialty and primary care telehealth encounters. Performs telehealth imaging including but not limited to tele-retinal screening, tele-dermatology tele-wound care imaging and other telehealth programming as technology becomes available and as identified and referred by the ordering/referring provider. The LPN TCT can initiate consultations for patients on behalf of the primary care or specialty provider who retains responsibility for patient care. This includes but is not limited to telehealth encounters for all specialty and primary care clinics. The LPN-TCT reviews and maintains telehealth supply inventories. Train staff on all video conferencing technologies, telehealth peripherals including stethoscopes, otoscopes, ultrasound Doppler technology, and scheduling software used to coordinate manage telehealth resources and connect staff patients and providers. The LPN-TCT maintains effective telehealth delivery of services through patient care, education, and training. Completed work at this level should need only a general review by the registered nurse or provider for appropriateness and conformity with established policy and procedures. Responsible for observing recording and reporting changes in patient condition as well as assisting in the development and revision of a patient driven holistic care plan for life. Serves as a generalist role and presenter to support synchronous telehealth, asynchronous telehealth, staff training, equipment management and systems. Continues to support telehealth clinical encounters from the patient location as the site telehealth LPN this includes patient education activities, technical support and training. Provides completion of business processes, administrative support, and other program support duties as needed. Demonstrates active collaboration and communication with the patient, facility telehealth coordinator and patient aligned care team (pact) involved in providing care. The LPN TCT may perform intraocular pressure, dilation, and visual field assessment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 61413F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.