Licensed Practical Nurse (Surgical Care Clinic)

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a Surgical Care Clinic / Perioperative Care setting
• Focus: Medication administration and safety, patient monitoring, and high-volume clinic support
• Documentation: Uses electronic/computerized patient records

Description

Provide quality healthcare and exceptional customer service in the Nursing/Perioperative Care Service. The LPN administers medications and treatments, performs phlebotomy and specimen handling, assists with diagnostic or specialized procedures, and monitors patients for changes—documenting and escalating concerns as instructed.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous as permitted) and perform related treatments per policy
• Monitor patients for physical and/or emotional changes related to medications or treatments; accurately document and report deviations to the RN and/or healthcare provider
• Provide injections and immunizations while following medication safety standards
• Identify urgent and emergent patient situations; promptly seek assistance from the RN/HCP and initiate emergency interventions as instructed
• Perform phlebotomy, using correct collection tubes, drawing the appropriate number of tubes, and labeling specimens accurately
• Prepare specimens for laboratory processing, storage, and transport in line with facility and lab protocols
• Assist with complex diagnostic tests/specialized procedures (patient preparation, instrument/equipment support, and monitoring before/during/after)
• Use the computerized patient record system and complete training to maintain documentation proficiency
• Support reusable medical equipment (RME) storage, proper cleaning, and use
• Prioritize care for multiple patients in a fast-paced, high-volume environment; provide cross-coverage/float support as needed

Requirements

• Full, active, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure
• Graduation from an approved practical/vocational nursing program
• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation and complete required onboarding/testing/document steps
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement
• 1–2 year trial period requirement as a condition of employment

Benefits

• Annual paid time off: 37–50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days for eligible full-time employees
• Traditional federal pension (with vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options