Lead LPN, Rehab & Complex Patient Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a licensed practical nurse (GS-7) to join the Physical, Medicine and Rehabilitation Services unit. Applicants must meet licensure and citizenship requirements.

The position supports patient care with RN/MD supervision, administers medications per policy, observes patient changes, documents responses, and participates in care planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-approved practical or vocational nursing program; licensure in the United States.
• Active, full, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under RN or MD/DO supervision; exercise independent technical judgment as appropriate.
• Proactively monitor patient conditions and document care provided and patient responses.
• Administer prescribed medications/treatments per policies; recognize potential adverse reactions and report changes.
• Assist in prioritizing and modifying patient care plans as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing observation

Patient care coordination

Education

LPN/LVN program graduate

Job description

The Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a licensed practical nurse (GS-7) to join the Physical, Medicine and Rehabilitation Services unit. Applicants must meet licensure and citizenship requirements.

The position supports patient care with RN/MD supervision, administers medications per policy, observes patient changes, documents responses, and participates in care planning.