Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Quick Facts

Licensed practical/vocational nurse providing assigned practical nursing care under guidance of a Nurse Manager (overnight 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays).

Description

The LPN/LVN’s primary purpose is to perform assigned duties that support quality health care, positive customer service, and a patient-centered environment for Veteran care. The role includes accurate data collection and reporting (vital signs and clinical reminders), implementing nursing interventions, administering medications/treatments, and maintaining complete documentation. The nurse must promptly recognize patient condition changes and urgent or emergent situations and seek assistance from the RN and/or provider as directed.

Responsibilities

• Collect and report accurate vital signs, height, and weight; complete clinical reminders during patient visits and walk-ins.
• Monitor patients, identify significant changes in condition, and report to the provider and/or RN Care Manager/charge nurse.
• Implement nursing interventions based on scientific principles and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and perform treatments per established policies.
• Assist with minor procedures (equipment setup, patient positioning, comfort and privacy, and monitoring during the procedure).
• Provide and document nursing care including delegated procedures/treatments and support duties for complex diagnostic tests or specialized procedures as assigned.
• Document clinical reminders and other activities accurately using templates, diagnosis, and procedure codes.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team while following customer service standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annually (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• After 12 months: up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• After 60 days: possible childcare subsidy up to 25% of eligible costs (income-based)
• Federal pension (with vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5% contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• On-site role (no telework)