Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care PACT

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Ramsey Outpatient Clinic to provide comprehensive nursing care to veterans. Your role includes performing routine nursing tasks, educating patients about health management, and collaborating with medical teams to ensure patient comfort. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and robust benefits, embodying the commitment to honoring veterans through exceptional healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Retirement benefits

Insurance options

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate competence based on grade level.
• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Citizenship and licensure requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake procedures and record vital signs.
• Perform nursing tasks including medication administration and emergency response.
• Provide health education on disease management and wellness.

Skills

Patient Education

Emergency Response

Collaboration

Medication Administration

Health Education

Education

Active, full, current, and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse

Job description

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care PACT functions in the Ramsey Outpatient Clinic, serving veterans within the Patient Aligned Care Team. This role involves providing care and counseling to patients, promoting healthy living, and preventing illness, injury, and chronic disease through systematic data collection, monitoring, nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to health problems.

Qualifications

Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens are unavailable, per VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d), proficiency in basic written and spoken English is required for direct patient care positions.
• Education: Refer to the Education Section of the announcement.
• Licensure: Active, full, current, and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

Grade Determinations:

Qualifications must demonstrate the competence required for each grade:

• GS-03: Basic requirements only. Performs duties within license scope, with routine or detailed review as needed.
• GS-04: Six months of qualifying experience or graduation from an approved school with at least 24 months duration, plus relevant experience or training.
• GS-05: One year of experience at GS-4 level or equivalent, capable of providing full practical nursing care, training less experienced staff, and educating patients/families.
• GS-06: One additional year of experience at GS-5 level, proficient in patient care, medication administration, emergency response, and supporting complex procedures.

Full details are available at VA Qualification Standards.

Duties

• Maintain clinic flow by completing intake procedures, recording vital signs, and measurements.
• Perform nursing care tasks including oxygen therapy, immunizations, medication administration, blood glucose testing, EKG, insulin pump management, Zio Patch, and PVR bladder scans.
• Adhere to safe practice standards in medication handling and administration.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to meet patient care needs.
• Assist with minor procedures, ensuring patient comfort and privacy.
• Provide health education to patients and families about disease management, prevention, and wellness.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations, taking appropriate action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630. Compensation includes a competitive salary, paid time off, parental leave, childcare subsidy, retirement benefits, and insurance options. Telework is not available. Physical requirements will be evaluated pre-employment. The position supports a Whole Health System of care aligned with VA’s mission to honor veterans by providing exceptional healthcare.