Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients, promoting healthy living, and executing medical regimens. The position requires effective communication and nursing judgement to address diverse patient needs. The work schedule is Monday to Friday with potential evening hours.

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care for patients with multiple medical problems.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Participate in patient education programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs, pain screening, and blood draws.
• Document patient conditions and responses accurately.
• Assist in emergency procedures and patient follow-ups.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Judgement

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range

This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$52,138.00/yr - $87,033.00/yr

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care position provides care and counseling of patients and promotes maintenance of healthy living in the prevention of illness, injury, and chronic disease by using the nursing process including systematic data collecting, patient monitoring, nursing judgement, and evaluation of human response to actual or potential health problems. The LPN executes medical regimens including administering medication and treatments prescribed by providers.

Duties

1. Provide nursing care of the patient with multiple geriatric, psychiatric, and/or medical problems.
2. Perform a variety of nursing care activities, including vital signs, pain screening, blood draws, dressing changes, etc.
3. Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care to ensure patient needs are met.
4. Observe, report, and record patient conditions and responses, and document appropriately.
5. Recognize emergencies and assist in resuscitation procedures.
6. Interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
7. Respond effectively to patient and visitor concerns to improve satisfaction.
8. Check and maintain equipment and supplies.
9. Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments.
10. Participate in patient and family education programs.
11. Manage patient follow-ups and diagnostic testing results.
12. Use pharmacological knowledge to recognize problems with outpatient medication administration.
13. Initiate consultations on behalf of the primary care provider.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm with occasional extended evening clinic hours

Additional Benefits and Requirements

Details on pay, leave, parental leave, child care subsidy, retirement, insurance, telework, physical requirements, and employment conditions are provided. Applicants must meet basic qualification standards, including licensure, education, and experience requirements, and pass background/security checks and physical exams.