Ambulatory Care Practical Nurse (LPN)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Wilmington, NC is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide skilled patient care under supervision of RNs and physicians. The role emphasizes specialized duties in inpatient and outpatient settings with emphasis on accurate medication administration and monitoring patient responses.

The ideal candidate holds an active LPN/LVN license, a nursing program from an approved school, and may qualify under grandfathering provisions for current VA staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by the state or ACEN/NLNAC equivalents.
• Military service health care education accepted by the licensing body where you are licensed.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted LPN/LVN license in the United States.
• License from a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school.
• Grandfathering Provision may apply for current VHA employees in this role.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and skills to care for specialized patient care duties in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Assist RN/MD to prioritize patient care needs and adjust plans based on observed changes.
• Assist with medication/treatment administration and document patient responses.
• Identify urgent or emergent patient care situations and respond appropriately.

Education

Graduate of practical/vocational nursing program

Military health care education accepted by licensing body

Current full, active, unrestricted LPN/LVN license

License by jurisdiction not requiring graduation from an approved school

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Wilmington, NC is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide skilled patient care under supervision of RNs and physicians. The role emphasizes specialized duties in inpatient and outpatient settings with emphasis on accurate medication administration and monitoring patient responses.

The ideal candidate holds an active LPN/LVN license, a nursing program from an approved school, and may qualify under grandfathering provisions for current VA staff.