Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care

Quick Facts

• Full-time; Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse working in Primary Care as part of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), under direction of an RN.

Description

The LPN provides basic and specialized nursing care to adult and geriatric Veterans through face-to-face, video, or telephone interactions. Duties include intake support for provider visits, completion of clinical reminders and preventive health screenings, documentation in the Veterans electronic medical record, assisting with exams/procedures, performing routine treatments and procedures, administering medications and immunizations, and participating in patient care follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an LPN on a Primary Care Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

• Assist with Veterans intake before provider visits and support clinic flow

• Complete clinical reminders and preventative health screenings

• Document collected data and nursing care in the electronic medical record; report relevant findings to the RN/provider

• Assist providers with exams and procedures as needed

• Perform routine procedures and treatments (e.g., electrocardiograms, vital signs, weights, blood glucose readings, basic foot care, bladder scans, ear flushes)

• Track and administer required immunizations

• Administer ordered medications per policy and monitor for side effects; document patient response

• Prepare for procedures and manage possible therapeutic complications

• Implement nursing measures to prevent complications by recognizing deviations in patient condition

• Recognize and respond to emergencies, including assisting with CPR

• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection; prepare specimens for storage/transport

• Participate in PACT huddles and meetings

Requirements

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

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• U.S. citizenship

• BLS certification required (training provided)

• Pass pre-employment physical examination

• Background/security investigation (subject to)

• Complete VA online onboarding and required pre-employment documentation

• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation

• Able to meet physical requirements for the role

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases

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

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

• Child care subsidy: after 60 days of employment, eligible employees may receive support (subject to income and eligibility rules)

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

• Insurance: health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care benefits

• Telework: not authorized