Licensed Practical Nurse-Primary Care Integrated Clinical Community

Veterans Health Administration; Montevideo (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Montevideo, MN, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care in Primary Care and Integrated Care Community (ICC). The LPN will support procedures, document care, and educate Veterans and families, under supervision of RN or Provider.

Responsibilities include vital signs, medication reconciliation, immunizations, and assisting with procedures at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with valid LPN/LVN license recognized for federal employment.
• Experience delivering direct patient care in a clinical setting, especially primary care or ICC.
• Ability to reconcile medications and administer basic clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and record vital signs.
• Assist RN/Provider with procedures and care coordination.
• Document care and observations in electronic medical records.
• Provide patient and family education on disease management and medications.
• Support tele-health programs and clinic workflow as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient education

Clinical procedures

Education

LPN/LVN licensure

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse-Primary Care Integrated Clinical Community

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct physical and emotional care to Veterans in Primary Care and Integrated Care Community (ICC) at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Montevideo, performing novice-level nursing activities, supporting procedures, delivering education, documenting care, and assisting the Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Repayment is limited to $40,000 annually, up to $100,000 in lifetime awards. Participants must sign a three-year service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Duties include but are not limited to: Room patients, obtain vital signs, complete clinical reminders, reconcile medications, and perform basic clinical procedures such as catheterizing, dressing changes, ear lavages, nail trimming, bladder scans, and administering medications including immunizations.

Assist Registered Nurses and Providers with special procedures by preparing patients, securing supplies, collecting and labeling specimens, and providing peri-procedural monitoring. Support Providers with specialized injections, wound care, joint procedures, biopsies, skin tag removal, gynecologic procedures, and other minor procedures specific to clinic needs.

Document care and observations accurately, including physical and emotional condition and procedure results in the electronic medical record. Provide education to Veterans and families regarding disease processes, medications, diagnostic procedures, self-management, and health promotion. Conduct telephone or face-to-face appointments to collect data, facilitate medication renewals, complete discharge follow-up calls, and route concerns appropriately.

Report changes in Veteran condition to the Registered Nurse or Provider and intervene appropriately during emergent and non-emergent situations. Coordinate patient care activities with other departments and facilities, assisting with overall clinic workflow and supporting quality improvement efforts. Collaborate with clinical coordinators, tele-health staff, and administrative personnel to support tele-health programs and health promotion initiatives.

Perform additional assigned duties to ensure safe, efficient, and Veteran-centered care.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear and distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. Duties may involve long periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. The role also requires the ability to transfer patients and objects as needed.

Requirements & Education

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/. 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/Deviations: 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. VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C.

7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986; and for their future personnel actions under this authority. The waiver will not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions. Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school.

Appointing officials may, at their discretion, waive the education requirement if an LPN/LVN was licensed in a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school, provided the individual has demonstrated successful practice as an LPN/LVN. One year of successful practice is considered the equivalent of graduation from an approved school of 12 months duration.

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 $51357 – $84578/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-02.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 8:00am-4:30pm position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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