Medical Care Center Staff

4 weeks ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at the Durham/Raleigh area. As an LPN, you will provide high-quality patient care in our Primary Care clinics, working closely with our healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing treatments, and documenting patient information.
  • Collaborate with RNs and MDs to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
  • Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD.
  • Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education.
  • Prepares and handles specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during and following the procedure.
Requirements
  • Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing [Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)] at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
  • English Language Proficiency: Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.or (b) Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures; or (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
  • Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
  • GS-6: a) Completion of] at least [one (1)] year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent [, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN.
  • Ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
  • Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and compassionate LPN looking to make a difference in the lives of our nation's veterans, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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