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Licensed Practical Nurse (Primary Care)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide practical nursing care in the Primary Care setting. The LPN applies knowledge from multiple sciences and demonstrates skill and self-direction in carrying out complex nursing assignments and resolving a range of patient care problems.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional DIRECT PATIENT CARE: Perform assigned technical procedures, such as measuring weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
- →Prepare and administer medications following policy and procedure manuals.
- →Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures completed in the clinic.
- →Complete all assigned clinical reminders during pre-visit check-in and notify PCP of abnormal findings.
- →Participate in patient admission, transfer, or discharge processes.
- →Provide continuity of care by instructing patients on equipment, labs, or procedures needed for future visits and explaining medications.
- →Educate patients on physical activity limitations or enhancements to improve outcomes.
- →Instruct patients about upcoming diagnostic procedures (e.g., CT scans, Doppler studies, ultrasounds).
- →Check AED and glucometer, reporting any issues.
- →Monitor medication refrigerator temperature and report when out of range.
- →Contribute to Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) huddles and interdisciplinary meetings, sharing relevant data.
- →Initiate IV therapy (if certified/approved per state licensing).
- →Notify supervisory staff nurse/supervisor of any patient condition changes or problems.
- →Notify Lead RN/Nurse Manager about large spills, linen needs, or other facility concerns.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 06bfcf31-4561-4a2b-adc6-d29e8cb75932
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