Telehealth Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Quick Facts

• Advanced-level Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role supporting Telehealth (in-person; not virtual).

Description

You will support telehealth visits by facilitating the patient site and assisting remote clinical care under direct/remote supervision. The role includes operating telehealth imaging and specialty equipment, coordinating scheduling and connections, performing patient screening, collecting clinical components (including vital signs and EKGs), and maintaining telehealth exam room readiness and quality-control records.

Responsibilities

• Perform telehealth imaging guided by facility and VISN 2/VHA program guidelines (e.g., teleretinal screening, teledermatology, TeleSpirometry, TeleSurgery, and other telehealth programming).
• Facilitate the patient site for real-time telehealth applications, including clinical, business, scheduling, and technical aspects.
• Use telehealth technology and scheduling software to coordinate staff, resources, patients, and providers.
• Assist in patient care under direct supervision of an independent licensed health care provider.
• Collect vital signs, EKGs, and other clinical components for specialty and primary care visits as directed by policy.
• Conduct equipment/product quality control procedures and maintain proper records for quality control and workload reporting.
• Provide diagnostic support duties, treatments, and personal care according to procedure under remote supervision of the registered nurse.
• Respond to patient nursing needs (physical comfort and emotional needs) and recognize deviations requiring escalation.
• Assist with inventories, track equipment issues, and document accordingly.
• Ensure telehealth exam rooms and equipment are ready for clinical sessions.
• Serve as a point of contact for outpatient and inpatient referrals requiring telehealth services.
• Screen patients and determine appropriate telehealth modality by evaluating the clinical record.
• Troubleshoot telehealth equipment, perform routine cleaning/upkeep, and request service for medical and computer equipment when appropriate.
• Contribute to improving care delivery, education, and staff support.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Graduate of an approved practical/vocational nursing program
• Full, active, current, unrestricted LPN (or vocational nurse) licensure in a U.S. state/territory/DC
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation and background/security investigation
• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment steps (including acceptable identification)
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Complete a 1- or 2-year trial period with required written certification to continue employment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annually (annual leave, sick leave, and Federal holidays)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months
• Child care subsidy after 60 days (income-based eligibility)
• Retirement: federal pension and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options