Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Specialty Clinic

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in a Specialty Clinic

• Supervision: Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

Description

The LVN is a member of the nursing team who performs assignments requiring an LVN license under RN supervision. The role involves initiating, performing, and completing assigned care for variable patient populations, applying clinical judgment, and accurately documenting and reporting relevant patient information. Duties include medication administration, recognizing urgent/emergent situations, assisting with emergency interventions, supporting complex diagnostic/specialty procedures, and precepting less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide assigned patient care based on patients’ conditions; select the appropriate order and sequence of procedures/treatments using clinical judgment

• Observe, identify, and respond to patient needs, including medication and equipment-assisted care and patient/family education; consider emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and perform treatments per policies/procedures

• Monitor for physical/emotional changes, document noted changes, and report deviations to the RN or MD/DO

• Recognize urgent/emergent patient care situations, seek assistance, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed

• Support complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized procedures (prepare patient, assist with examination, handle specialized instruments/equipment, monitor before/during/after)

• Precept and orient less experienced LVNs/LPNs or Nursing Assistants/Health Technicians related to support duties for complex tests/procedures

• Maintain respectful patient/family relationships that uphold privacy and dignity; apply established customer service standards

• Seek educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and share updates with other staff

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Full, active, current, unrestricted LVN licensure

• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program (or qualifying exception)

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Ability to meet required physical standards

• Completion of onboarding and pre-employment requirements

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Selectee registration for males born after 12/31/1959

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 37–50 days annually (13–26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays)

• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy: income-based eligibility up to 25% of eligible childcare costs

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care coverage options

• Telework available (not a virtual position)