Surgical Care LPN: Advanced Patient Management

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Surgery Clinic in Columbus, Ohio seeks a GS-7 licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) to join the Surgery Service team.

The LPN collaborates with patients, families, and the care team to support perioperative and general patient care under RN/MD supervision. Applicants must have graduated from an approved LPN program and hold a current, unrestricted license in the United States.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current unrestricted LPN/LVN license in the United States.
• United States citizenship or eligibility as per VA policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under RN/MD supervision and prioritize needs.
• Administer prescribed medications/treatments and document responses.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to the care team.
• Assist in developing and modifying care plans.
• Support patient education and interaction with families.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

LPN/LVN licensure

Approved nursing program

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Surgery Clinic in Columbus, Ohio seeks a GS-7 licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) to join the Surgery Service team.

The LPN collaborates with patients, families, and the care team to support perioperative and general patient care under RN/MD supervision. Applicants must have graduated from an approved LPN program and hold a current, unrestricted license in the United States.