Compassionate LPN: Patient Care & Team Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the multidisciplinary health care team and provide ongoing patient care to a selected patient group. The LPN will perform standard and specialized nursing duties with growing independence and will seek guidance to ensure the highest quality care.

Applicants may be referred before all licensure requirements are finalized. Basic requirements include citizenship, English proficiency, approved nursing education, and

Qualifications

• United States citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only under VA policy when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• English language proficiency required for direct patient care positions.
• Education:Graduate of a state-approved practical nursing program or NLNAC-accredited program; exceptions apply for military education/experience.
• Licensure: Active, full, current and unrestricted LPN/LVN license in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to selected patients as part of the multidisciplinary health care team on a regular basis.
• Complete assigned duties involving standard and specialized practical nursing activities with appropriate supervision.
• Recognize need for guidance to ensure quality patient care and seek it when necessary.

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the multidisciplinary health care team and provide ongoing patient care to a selected patient group. The LPN will perform standard and specialized nursing duties with growing independence and will seek guidance to ensure the highest quality care.

Applicants may be referred before all licensure requirements are finalized. Basic requirements include citizenship, English proficiency, approved nursing education, and