Direct-Patient Care LPN — Primary/Ambulatory

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN will perform nursing duties, use clinical judgement, and support a variety of patient populations in a VA setting.

Applicants must meet basic nursing education requirements and VA standards for English proficiency; grandfathering provisions may apply for current VA employees.

Formación

• US citizenship as required by VA policy for direct patient care positions.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing per VA standards.
• Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients under RN supervision.
• Initiate, perform, and complete assigned nursing duties and procedures.
• Use judgement to select appropriate order and sequence of treatments.

Conocimientos

Direct patient care

Nursing procedures

Emergency response

Educación

Practical or vocational nursing program graduate

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN will perform nursing duties, use clinical judgement, and support a variety of patient populations in a VA setting.

Applicants must meet basic nursing education requirements and VA standards for English proficiency; grandfathering provisions may apply for current VA employees.