Licensed Practical Nurse

WJM Professional Services LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare management firm is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Charleston. The LPN will provide patient care under supervision, requiring effective collaboration with the nursing team. Candidates must graduate from a state-approved nursing school, have at least 24 months of experience in primary care, and hold a Basic Life Support certification. This role offers a chance to serve veterans in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 24 months of current experience in a primary care setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the nursing team in Acute Care Medical/Surgical areas.
• Provide patient care in outpatient settings.
• Interact with patients and families with a strong focus on customer service.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of state-approved school of practical nursing

Job description

Join a winning, innovative team. WJM Professional Services LLC is a leading healthcare management firm with 19 years of experience providing healthcare personnel, case management services, and administrative staffing services to government agencies, HMOs, hospitals, clinics, and the private sector. A woman-owned, service-disabled veteran small business owner, WJM has an excellent performance record of delivering high-quality services to clients, including the Defense Health Agency, the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, National Guard, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide services at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Under the supervision of the nurse manager, the LPN works closely with others as needed in the Acute Care Medical/Surgical areas and Primary Care settings throughout Charleston VA and surrounding Community-Based Outpatient Clinics.
• The LPN functions both dependently and independently with guidance and direction from the Nurse Manager/designee.
• The LPN may be utilized as needed in the Acute Care Medical/Surgical areas, ambulatory/outpatient care clinics, and the outpatient lab.
• The LPN may be utilized as needed in the Acute Care Medical/Surgical areas, ambulatory/outpatient care clinics, and the outpatient lab.
• The LPN must demonstrate the ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact [in an appropriate manner] with patients, family members, professionals and [other] supportive personnel [involved in the delivery of] patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.

Requirements:

The Licensed Practical Nurse shall have the following:

• Be a graduate of a state-approved school of practical/vocational nursing
• At least twenty-four (24) months of current experience and must have worked within the last 6 months in a primary care setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must pass a WJM and Veterans Administration Medical Center background check.

Curriculum Must Include:

At least the following information:

• Degrees earned.
• Career history.
• Awards and certifications received.
• Work references include the name of the organization(s), the number of years of service rendered, the address, and the name and phone number of the point of contact.

WJM is an EEO Employer / Protected Vet/Disabled