Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory Care Clinic

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), Ambulatory Care Clinic

• Setting: Outpatient clinic care across diverse adult and geriatric patient populations

Description

Provide practical nursing care at the point of care under the supervision of an RN or licensed independent practitioner. Document nursing care in the medical record, administer permitted medications and treatments, observe patient responses, and report findings to the RN/MD/DO. Support emergency measures when indicated, assist with resuscitation, and help maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of practical nursing care within the scope of LPN/LVN licensure for patients with varying physical and/or behavioral needs

• Orient and train less experienced staff (as applicable) and provide patient/family education on disease processes, medications, and treatment regimes

• Prepare, administer, and document commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications per facility policy

• Observe and document patient response to medications and report changes in condition to RN or MD/DO

• Recognize urgent/emergent situations and institute emergency measures; promptly seek RN/MD/DO assistance and assist in resuscitation (cardiac/pulmonary arrest)

• Identify and respond to equipment breakage/malfunction, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies; report for corrective action

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Active, full, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure

• Graduation from an approved practical/vocational nursing program (with exceptions as specified by VA)

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation requirement

• Complete VA onboarding and required pre-employment documentation

• Trial period requirement (1–2 years)

• Selective Service registration requirement for eligible males

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and status (contact the hiring agency for details).