Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Primary Care

Quick Facts

• Role: Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

• Work setting: Outpatient primary care clinic

• Supervision: Under the supervision and direction of an RN or provider

• Schedule: 08:00–16:30

Description

The Outpatient Primary Care LPN/LVN provides patient-centered nursing care under the supervision and direction of an RN or provider. The position supports safe, efficient clinic operations and contributes to high-quality care through practical nursing services, health screenings, preventive care, and patient education. Completion of more complex practices or procedures may be subject to closer higher-level review depending on local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform structured/focused health screenings and deliver basic nursing interventions to support patient safety and clinic flow

• Reinforce patient education, preventive care, and continuity of services

• Complete preventive procedures and nursing tasks, including chart reviews, panel scrubbing, and visit preparation

• Support clinic operations: screening reminders, rooming patients, assisting providers, room turnover, and pre-visit calls

• Help with schedule management: review upcoming appointments, consult tracking, and backup for post-discharge calls

• Participate in PACT meetings and use clinic tools/workflows to maintain continuity, coordination, and quality of care

• Confirm the reason for visit, provide pre-visit outreach, and ensure Veterans bring needed logs, equipment, and health information

• Support clinical decision-making by reviewing medications and allergies; initiate locally approved nursing protocols or clinical pathways as directed

• Provide health coaching and patient education; manage secure messages; follow up with no-show patients to ensure safety and continuity

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

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

• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program (with limited accepted alternatives)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment documentation

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Complete all application requirements in the posting

• Must serve a 1- or 2-year trial period as a condition of employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)

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

• Child Care Subsidy: after 60 days, eligible employees may receive support up to 25% of eligible childcare costs (subject to a monthly maximum)

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

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

• Telework: not authorized

Preferred Experience

• Primary care experience in a medical office setting

• Phlebotomy and EKG experience

• Caring for patients of varying ages with multiple acute and chronic conditions