Outpatient Primary Care LPN — Geriatric Focus

Veterans Health Administration; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Federal Pension

401K with VA contributions

Health insurance

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Little Rock, AR seeks a Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide age-specific nursing care in an outpatient clinic. You will perform assessments, administer medications, teach patients, and collaborate with RNs and clinicians to implement care plans.

Responsibilities include wound care, specimen collection, vital signs, and safety procedures, with a focus on geriatric and adult patient needs. Strong teamwork and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with 1–2 years in primary care preferred.
• Strong ability to perform nursing procedures and patient assessments.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients per standards.
• Perform vital signs, wound care, specimens, and basic diagnostics.
• Administer medications and vaccines per competency.
• Collaborate with RN and providers; document in medical records.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Emergency response

Patient teaching

Education

LPN license

Tools

CPRS

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Little Rock, AR seeks a Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide age-specific nursing care in an outpatient clinic. You will perform assessments, administer medications, teach patients, and collaborate with RNs and clinicians to implement care plans.

Responsibilities include wound care, specimen collection, vital signs, and safety procedures, with a focus on geriatric and adult patient needs. Strong teamwork and documentation are essential.