Licensed Practical Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
• Program: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligible (requires individual eligibility and EDRP application submission within 4 months of appointment)
• Schedule: Full-time; 7:30am–4:00pm or 8:00am–4:30pm

Description

Provide a full range of practical nursing care in an ambulatory care setting for patients with physical and/or behavioral health needs. You will educate patients and/or families on disease processes, medications, and treatment regimes, monitor patient needs, and document nursing actions. The role supports a patient-centered Whole Health approach and includes integrating conventional care with Complementary and Integrative Health approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical nursing care to patients with diverse physical and/or behavioral problems
• Educate patients and families on common disease processes, medication, and treatment plans
• Participate as a member of the nursing team and follow established customer service standards
• Recognize urgent/emergent situations, institute emergency measures, and assist RN/provider with resuscitation (cardiac/pulmonary arrest)
• Detect equipment breakage/malfunction, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies; report for corrective action
• Prepare, administer, and document medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous) per local policy
• Carry out care based on patient conditions; sequence procedures appropriately; recognize, report, and record relevant information
• Observe and respond to patient needs including medication and equipment-assisted care and patient/family education

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Graduation from an approved practical/vocational nursing program
• Full, active, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Background/security investigation required
• Submit required application/onboarding items (including identification documents) and complete pre-employment steps
• Urinalysis drug screening if selected

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays)
• Parental leave (up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months)
• Child care subsidy may be available after 60 days (for eligible full-time employees)
• Federal retirement pension and 401(k) with up to 5% contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• No telework; not a virtual position