PACT LPN: Patient-Centered Care Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The LPN performs non-standard and specialized nursing activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse, with independence in many care decisions.

Applicants with pending education or licensure may be referred but cannot be hired until requirements are met. The position spans GS-03 to GS-06 with responsibilities expanding with experience.

Qualifications

• Active, full, current and unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of practical nursing care under RN supervision.
• Assist in orientation and training of less experienced staff.
• Educate patients and families about medications and care.
• Observe and report patient conditions and respond to changes.

Skills

Practical nursing

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Emergency care

Education

LPN/LVN education

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The LPN performs non-standard and specialized nursing activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse, with independence in many care decisions.

Applicants with pending education or licensure may be referred but cannot be hired until requirements are met. The position spans GS-03 to GS-06 with responsibilities expanding with experience.