Primary Care LPN — Patient Care & Med Admin

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an LPN for Primary Care who provides nursing care and counseling, promoting healthy living and prevention of illness through systematic data collection, patient monitoring, nursing judgment, and evaluation of responses to health problems. The LPN administers medications and treatments as prescribed by providers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with RNs and physicians, education for patients and families, and critical

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship and English proficiency requirements.
• Active, full, current LPN/LVN license in US or DC.
• Education requirements per VA education section.
• GS-03 to GS-06 qualification levels with duties and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients with geriatric, psychiatric, and/or medical problems.
• Perform nursing duties including vital signs, wound care, injections, dressing changes, and specimen collection.
• Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Observe, report, and document patient condition and responses to treatment.
• Recognize emergencies and assist in resuscitation when indicated; coordinate with RN/MD.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Patient monitoring

Nursing judgement

Education

LPN/LVN license (Active, unrestricted)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an LPN for Primary Care who provides nursing care and counseling, promoting healthy living and prevention of illness through systematic data collection, patient monitoring, nursing judgment, and evaluation of responses to health problems. The LPN administers medications and treatments as prescribed by providers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with RNs and physicians, education for patients and families, and critical