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Licensed Practical Nurse-Primary Care Integrated Clinical Community
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 18 days ago
About the Role
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct physical and emotional care to Veterans in Primary Care and Integrated Care Community (ICC) at the Saint Cloud VA Medical Center, performing novice-level nursing activities, supporting procedures, delivering education, documenting care, and assisting the Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
- →Repayment is limited to $40,000 annually, up to $100,000 in lifetime awards.
- →Participants must sign a three-year service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program.
- →Contact VHAV23SLRP@va.gov for more information.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Room patients, obtain vital signs, complete clinical reminders, reconcile medications, and perform basic clinical procedures such as catheterizing, dressing changes, ear lavages, nail trimming, bladder scans, and administering medications including immunizations.
- →Assist Registered Nurses and Providers with special procedures by preparing patients, securing supplies, collecting and labeling specimens, and providing peri-procedural monitoring.
- →Support Providers with specialized injections, wound care, joint procedures, biopsies, skin tag removal, gynecologic procedures, and other minor procedures specific to clinic needs.
- →Document care and observations accurately, including physical and emotional condition and procedure results in the electronic medical record.
- →Provide education to Veterans and families regarding disease processes, medications, diagnostic procedures, self-management, and health promotion.
- →Conduct telephone or face-to-face appointments to collect data, facilitate medication renewals, complete discharge follow-up calls, and route concerns appropriately.
- →Report changes in Veteran condition to the Registered Nurse or Provider and intervene appropriately during emergent and non-emergent situations.
- →Coordinate patient care activities with other departments and facilities, assisting with overall clinic workflow and supporting quality improvement efforts.
- →Collaborate with clinical coordinators, tele-health staff, and administrative personnel to support tele-health programs and health promotion initiatives.
- →Perform additional assigned duties to ensure safe, efficient, and Veteran-centered care.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must participate in pre-employment physical examination/evaluation.
- ✓Must obtain/maintain basic life support (BLS) certification.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7c2f2db0-4570-4b2c-b59c-f0e9e7919610
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