Licensed Practical Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
• Setting: Outpatient clinic
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Description

Provide complex practical nursing care to Veterans in an outpatient clinic setting as part of an interdisciplinary health care team. You will assess and document patient status and responses to treatment, complete preventive health screenings, assist with diagnostic procedures, administer medications, and coordinate care across disciplines.

The role also includes patient/family education, advocacy, and responding appropriately to changes in condition and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical nursing care using clinical judgment to prioritize and adapt procedures based on patient condition
• Observe, assess, report, and document patient status, progress, and response to education and treatment
• Perform preventive screenings and provide follow-up and education
• Recognize changes in condition, modify care plans as needed, and respond to emergencies
• Assist with diagnostic procedures by preparing patients, supporting examinations, and monitoring patients
• Administer medications and monitor for intended and unintended effects per policy
• Set up, operate, and monitor specialized equipment and promote safe/effective use
• Coordinate patient care with other departments to support continuity of care
• Educate patients and families, advocate for patient rights, promote a safe environment, and participate in education/performance improvement

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Active, full, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure
• Education from an approved practical or vocational nursing program (or meet applicable VA exceptions)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (training provided)
• Complete pre-employment onboarding and meet pre-employment requirements
• Pass pre-employment physical examination
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)
• Trial period may be required

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy: may be available after 60 days for eligible full-time employees
• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options
• Telework: not available

Physical Requirements

• Requires fitness, strength, and agility; extensive standing and walking
• Regular bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing/pulling, lifting arm overhead, and similar activities
• Pre-employment physical examination required