Licensed Practical Nurse – Primary Care Clinic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is based at the Rapid City VA Clinic in Rapid City, SD. You will work under an RN as part of a Primary Care team, delivering basic and specialized nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with diverse needs.

Eligibility includes a practical nursing education, current LPN/LVN licensure, and English proficiency. Duties include medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with the nursing staff to support quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program.
• Active, full, current license as LPN/LVN in the United States.
• Proficiency in English language, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and specialized nursing care for adults and geriatrics under RN supervision.
• Administer medications as permitted by local policies and document patient responses.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to orient/train less experienced staff.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes, medications, and prescribed treatment plans.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

Nursing care

Patient education

Education

Practical nursing education

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is based at the Rapid City VA Clinic in Rapid City, SD. You will work under an RN as part of a Primary Care team, delivering basic and specialized nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with diverse needs.

Eligibility includes a practical nursing education, current LPN/LVN licensure, and English proficiency. Duties include medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with the nursing staff to support quality care.