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Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 days ago
On-site Iron Mountain, MI $48K – $76K Apply by Sep 30, 2026 Practical Nurse ESFJISFJISFPISTJ Customer SuccessHealthcare
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The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties: The LPN/LVN is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice.
- →Performs duties in a variety of clinics including but not limited to general medicine, Women's Wellness, neurology, optometry, and outpatient lab phlebotomy/lab, etc.
- →Exhibits problem solving techniques and priority setting in working with each assigned clinic.
- →Seeks guidance from Registered Nurse for resolution of problems.
- →Assists with various examinations including general exams, gynecological exams, and minor surgical procedures.
- →Maintains aseptic techniques.
- →Provides all basic nursing care for a variety of patients both in-patient and in the Primary Care setting.
- →Demonstrates competency in a number of procedures including skin suture and/or staple removal, lifestyle specimen collection, dressing changes, urinary catheterization, etc.
- →Answers phone in a courteous and tactful manner.
- →Takes messages and provides accurate information to appropriate staff member.
- →Follows up to see that patient issues are resolved and returns calls as indicated.
- →Records and appropriately documents patient information.
- →Completes and updates clinical reminders.
- →Notes changes in a patient's condition which warrants notification of a provider prior to appointment times.
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 pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 366dd9df-c9f6-48da-baa7-9e95375c7030
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