Licensed Practical Nurse- Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration; Bemidji (MN); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 69.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Bemidji VA Clinic seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide hands-on nursing care to Veterans with diverse needs. You will administer medications, deliver education, monitor conditions, and support families with dignity and respect.

Working with RNs and providers, you’ll contribute to a patient-centered environment focused on safety and high-quality care. This intermittent position offers 12‑hour or 8‑hour shifts and pay steps based on experience and qualifications.

Formación

• Education program approved by state agency or accrediting body.
• Licensed practical nurse/licensure to practice in the jurisdiction.
• Eligibility and licensure requirements for federal employment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide nursing care for adults and elders with diverse needs.
• Administer prescribed meds and treatments.
• Educate Veterans and families about care plans and procedures.
• Collaborate with RNs and providers to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication

Educación

LPN/LVN licensure

Descripción del empleo

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

At the Bemidji VA Clinic, you will provide hands‑on, mission‑driven care that supports Veterans with diverse physical, mental, behavioral and psychological needs. In this vital role, you’ll deliver skilled nursing care, help Veterans and families navigate treatment, and contribute to a compassionate, respectful environment where dignity, safety and high‑quality care guide every interaction.

Key Responsibilities

As an LPN at the Bemidji VA Clinic, you will play an essential role in caring for Veterans across all ages and backgrounds. You’ll use your practical nursing skills to support patient needs, deliver medication and treatment education, recognize and respond to changes in condition, and build strong, respectful relationships with Veterans and their families.

Working closely with Registered Nurses (RNs), providers, and the broader care team, you’ll contribute to a supportive, patient‑centered environment rooted in dignity, safety, and exceptional service. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with diverse physical, mental, behavioral, and psychological needs.

Carries out patient care using judgment to determine appropriate procedures, treatments, and sequencing. Recognizes, reports, and documents relevant patient information accurately. Observes, identifies, and responds to patient needs, including medication, equipment‑assisted care, and patient/family education. Serves as a preceptor in collaboration with Registered Nurses (RNs) and/or providers to orient and train less experienced staff.

Interacts professionally with patients, families, and the healthcare team, incorporating established customer service standards. Prepares, administers, and documents prescribed medications and treatments per facility policies. Identifies urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiates appropriate interventions under RN or provider direction. Establishes constructive relationships that support communication, privacy, dignity, and emotional well‑being.

Performs assigned treatments, procedures, and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment, and seeks educational opportunities to enhance practice. Work Schedule: This is an intermittent position. Intermittent employment is defined as non‑fulltime employment in which employees are appointed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. Work is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty may not be regularly scheduled in advance.

Expected availability for this position is (1), 12‑hour shift; or (2), 8‑hour shifts per biweekly pay period. Additional hours may be scheduled as needed. Shifts may be scheduled Monday‑Friday; between 8 a.m. - 4 :30 p.m. Intermittent employment is defined as non‑fulltime employment in which employees serve under an appointment without a regularly scheduled tour of duty.

A position with an intermittent work schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Physical requirements: This position requires some degree of fitness, strength, and agility. Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting arm overhead, and similar activities. You will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process for this position.

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Fargo is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23). The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well‑being and live their lives to the fullest.

As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran’s community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well‑being.

Requirements & Education

Your education program must be approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) at the time the program was completed.

Exceptions include: Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment. OR Current GS‑0620 LPN/LVN employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C.

7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98‑160, enacted November 21, 1983, or who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99‑576, enacted October 28, 1986. OR Individual granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $37816 – $68824/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-02-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.