Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Quick Facts

• Primary Care (PACT) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Work mode: On-site (not virtual)

Description

The LPN Primary Care (PACT) provides recurring nursing care to complex patient populations within a Primary Care Clinic. You will assess and help implement individualized care plans with the RN/Provider, support diagnostic and specialized procedures, administer medications within scope, document patient changes, and respond to emergencies. The role also includes patient/family education, psychosocial support, and precepting less experienced nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care through patient interviews
• Collaborate with the RN/Provider to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Contribute to interdisciplinary treatment and follow-up care planning and evaluation
• Coordinate with other services on patient condition changes, lab results, treatment response, and other care parameters
• Provide support for complex diagnostic tests and specialized procedures (prepare patient, assist exams, handle specialized instruments/equipment, monitor before/during/after)
• Deliver direct physical care and psychosocial interventions; provide nursing management for unstable patients when needs are unpredictable
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) by recognizing side effects/contraindications, documenting changes, and promptly reporting deviations
• Instruct patients/significant others on common medications
• Support diagnostic procedures (patient education, specimen preparation, instrument preparation/passing, monitoring)
• Recognize emergencies and respond promptly; institute appropriate actions and assist with resuscitation as directed
• Support discharge objectives by integrating the care plan with patients and families
• Respect patient privacy and dignity; apply established customer service standards in all interactions
• Precept and train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and NAs/HTs; seek education and share knowledge to advance nursing practice

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annually (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy: may be available after 60 days (income-based)
• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions
• Insurance: health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options
• EDRP student loan repayment reimbursement may be available if eligible and applied within the required timeframe