Licensed Practical Nurse - Women Health Clinic

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fayetteville VA Medical Center is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses for their Women Health Care team. The role involves providing essential support in patient care, ensuring safety, and collaborating with healthcare providers. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and proactive in responding to patient needs.

Qualifications

• Applicants pending educational or certification/licensure requirements may be tentatively selected.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized nursing care, ensuring patient safety and well-being.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing

Job description

Summary

The Fayetteville VA Medical Center is seeking 2 dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Women Health Care team, operating under our Patient Care Services. As vital team members, the selected LPNs will provide essential support to healthcare providers and RNs in delivering patient care. Current Federal Employees: Please submit your most recent SF50. We will not accept an AWARD or LWOP SF50 for verification.

Qualifications

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

Basic Requirements:

• Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency or accredited by ACEN. Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or ACEN.
• English Language Proficiency: Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Licensure: Full, active, current, and unrestricted licensure as an LPN in the U.S. or its territories.

Grade Determinations:

Details for GS-3 to GS-6 levels, including experience, skills, and responsibilities, are outlined in the original description.

Duties

The LPN provides individualized nursing care, ensuring patient safety and well-being, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, and responding proactively to patient condition changes. Responsibilities include executing assigned duties with skill, utilizing judgment, administering medications, recognizing emergency situations, and fostering positive relationships with patients and families.