Primary Care LPN — EDRP Eligible Veteran Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP - Education Debt Reduction

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Primary Care within the VA Idaho healthcare system. The position emphasizes direct patient care, medication administration, and patient education under RN/MD supervision.

Eligibility for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) exists; the workweek is typically Monday through Friday with standard daytime hours, and local policies apply for credentialing and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen
• English language proficiency for LPN/LVN in direct patient care
• Education: graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program
• Licensure: full active unrestricted LPN/LVN license in US/territory/DC
• Possibility of grandfathering for current VA employees under certain laws
• Grade determinations: GS-3 to GS-6 depending on experience and performance

Responsibilities

• Identifies emergency situations and initiates effective actions (CPR) per policy
• Assists in Code Blues by obtaining supplies and following directions of nurse manager
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes to RN/MD
• Administers medications per facility policies and procedures
• Observes for medication effects and documentation of patient response
• Maintains infection control and sterile technique and universal precautions
• Provides patient education and emotional support, involves family as needed
• Follows safety and confidentiality standards and manages patient privacy

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Primary Care within the VA Idaho healthcare system. The position emphasizes direct patient care, medication administration, and patient education under RN/MD supervision.

Eligibility for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) exists; the workweek is typically Monday through Friday with standard daytime hours, and local policies apply for credentialing and licensure requirements.