Licensed Practical Nurse- Primary Care- Patient Aligned Care Team

$40,252 - $73,261/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Minot, ND

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Minot, ND

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at the Minot VA Clinic is part of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, focusing on patient-centered care. The LPN will perform specialized nursing activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, utilizing their skills to independently manage a range of nursing care decisions. This role emphasizes the importance of creating personalized health plans for Veterans and requires effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, performs, and completes assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Serves as a preceptor to orient and train less experienced LPNs and Nursing Assistants in acceptable standards of practice.
• Carries out assigned patient care based on patients' conditions, using judgment in selecting appropriate procedures and treatments.
• Observes, identifies, and responds to patients' needs for care, including medication and patient/family education.
• Interacts appropriately with patients, families, and other healthcare personnel involved in patient care delivery.
• Documents patients' responses to medications and treatments, reporting any changes in condition to the RN or provider.
• Recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations and initiates appropriate emergency interventions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Graduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing.
• Full, active, current, and unrestricted licensure as an LPN in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the U.S.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in a VA or similar environment.
• Knowledge of patient-centered care practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Childcare subsidy for eligible employees after 60 days of employment.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.