PACT-Focused LPN for Veteran Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Grand Forks VA Medical Center, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Primary Care team within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).

The LPN will perform nursing activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse, using clinical judgment to support accessible, coordinated, continuous, comprehensive, and compassionate care for Veterans. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with RNs and MDs

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the state agency.
• Licensure - active and unrestricted in the United States or D.C.
• English language proficiency.
• May qualify under Grandfathering Provision for current VA employees.

Responsibilities

• Join a nursing team to provide care to adult and geriatric patients.
• Provide medication administration and documentation.
• Collaborate with RNs and MDs to orient/train less experienced staff.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and treatments.
• Maintain patient safety, privacy, and dignity in all interactions.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Emergency response

Patient education

Education

Nursing education (LPN/LVN)

Tools

CPRS

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Grand Forks VA Medical Center, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Primary Care team within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).

The LPN will perform nursing activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse, using clinical judgment to support accessible, coordinated, continuous, comprehensive, and compassionate care for Veterans. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with RNs and MDs