LPN/LVN Nurse — Patient Care & Team Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs at the Kansas City VA Medical Center seeks an LPN/LVN to perform assigned duties under supervision, promoting quality health care and positive customer service in a veteran-focused environment.

Applicants may be referred while educational or licensure requirements are pending; all requirements must be met for hire. The GS framework outlines progression from GS-03 through GS-06 with expanded responsibilities and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
• Ability to orient/train less experienced staff and to educate patients and families about disease processes, medications, and prescribed treatments.
• Ability to prepare, administer and document medication administration and monitor patient response.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of practical nursing care under RN or MD/DO supervision.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and treatment regimens.
• Assist in orientation and training of less experienced LPNs/LVNs and nursing assistants.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

Nursing care

Patient safety

Education

LPN/LVN program certification

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs at the Kansas City VA Medical Center seeks an LPN/LVN to perform assigned duties under supervision, promoting quality health care and positive customer service in a veteran-focused environment.

Applicants may be referred while educational or licensure requirements are pending; all requirements must be met for hire. The GS framework outlines progression from GS-03 through GS-06 with expanded responsibilities and autonomy.