Licensed Practical Nurse - Compassionate Patient Care Team

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a nursing role within the Whole Health approach, emphasizing proactive care and Veteran wellbeing.

This position requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and an active LPN/LVN license, with the possibility of referrals before full qualification in certain cases. GS-03 to GS-06 levels apply, with responsibilities ranging from medication administration to emergency response, team collaboration, and patient care in inpatient or clinic

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted LPN/LVN license in the United States.
• English proficiency for direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of licensure.
• Administer medications and document actions.
• Collaborate with nursing team to ensure patient safety.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in resuscitation as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Emergency procedures

Team communication

Patient advocacy

Education

LPN/LVN licensure

Approved practical nursing program

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a nursing role within the Whole Health approach, emphasizing proactive care and Veteran wellbeing.

This position requires US citizenship, English proficiency, and an active LPN/LVN license, with the possibility of referrals before full qualification in certain cases. GS-03 to GS-06 levels apply, with responsibilities ranging from medication administration to emergency response, team collaboration, and patient care in inpatient or clinic