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Licensed Practical Nurse- Telehealth
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 136 days ago
About the Role
At the Fargo VA, Licensed Practical Nurses play a vital role in delivering hands-on, patient-centered care for Veterans across diverse physical, emotional, and behavioral needs. As part of a supportive, mission-driven team, you will help ensure dignity, safety and high-quality care for those who served our nation. Incumbent must possess a valid drivers license.
What You'll Do
- →As an essential member of our nursing team, you will provide direct care to adult and geriatric Veterans with a wide range of physical, mental, and behavioral health needs.
- →You will collaborate closely with Registered Nurses and providers, support patients and families through education, respond to changing clinical conditions, and contribute to a respectful, team-focused environment grounded in the VA's ICARE values.
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with varied physical, mental, behavioral, and psychological needs.
- →Carries out patient care based on individual conditions, selecting appropriate procedures, treatments, and sequencing.
- →Recognizes, reports, and documents relevant patient information and responses to medications and treatments.
- →Prepares, administers, and documents prescribed medications and treatments per facility policy.
- →Observes and responds to urgent or emergent patient care situations and seeks assistance as needed.
- →Serves as a preceptor in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or provider to orient and train less experienced staff.
- →Provides patient and family education regarding disease processes, medications, and treatment plans.
- →Establishes therapeutic relationships that respect patient privacy, dignity, and individual differences.
- →Performs procedures, treatments, and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment according to assigned duties.
- →Participates in educational opportunities to enhance nursing skills and supports environmentally responsible practices (GEMS).
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- →Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
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.
- ✓You may be required to serve a trial period.
- ✓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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination and/or evaluation.
- ✓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: 68a78f6a-0ea5-45b3-ba7e-bb17be0f9c28
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