Lead Ambulatory Care LPN, Med/Surg Specialty Clinics

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking a licensed practical nurse (GS-07) for Ambulatory Care in the Med/Surg Specialty Clinics. The incumbent works under the Nurse Manager of the Surgical Specialty clinic in Nashville, TN, applying independent nursing judgment to deliver high-quality care to Veterans.

Expect responsibilities include triage, assessment, vital signs monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with the Specialty team to deliver patient-centered care across diverse

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate independent technical nursing knowledge and self-direction.
• Ability to triage and prioritize patient needs in ambulatory care.
• Collaborates with specialty teams for patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care activities and records vital signs and glucose levels.
• Triages and prioritizes patient needs in clinic and adjusts care as needed.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures, wound care, injections, and blood draws.
• Provides leadership within the specialty team and mentors staff.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Clinical judgment

Independent work

Leadership in team

Education

LPN license

Tools

EKG

Phlebotomy equipment

PYXIS

Job description

The Nashville VA Medical Center is seeking a licensed practical nurse (GS-07) for Ambulatory Care in the Med/Surg Specialty Clinics. The incumbent works under the Nurse Manager of the Surgical Specialty clinic in Nashville, TN, applying independent nursing judgment to deliver high-quality care to Veterans.

Expect responsibilities include triage, assessment, vital signs monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with the Specialty team to deliver patient-centered care across diverse