Practical Nurse

Summary This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Croasdile Clinic and Durham VA Medical Center. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) serves as ambulatory care nurse in support of physicians & advanced practice provider. The clinic provides specialty care services, gender specific care to male and female Veterans. Duties will include, patient intake, documentation, point of care testing, health screening, assisting with small procedure, Vaccine/Injection administration. Responsibilities VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf The Licensed Practical Nurse in the Croasdaile Clinic and Durham VA Medical Center will function as a nurse in support of the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider and Registered Nurse to maintain the health and manages the care for patients with a variety of medical problems including hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, congestive heart failure and other chronic diseases. The clinic is designed to provide comprehensive primary care services, including gender specific care to male and female veterans. Limited Dermatology care is provided by Dermatology providers. The clinic is staffed by providers (attending physicians, mid-level providers), registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, pharmacists, social workers and medical support assistants. The LPN has an encounter with patients on each visit for screening, education and referrals. Using protocols, nursing staff can order tests, lab work, enter consult requests and administer immunizations. PT-INR Clinic; a Pharmacy based clinic is available to provide care and monitoring for stable patients receiving anti-coagulation therapy. Medication management is provided by the clinical Pharmacist. Nurse visits provide care for patient issues not requiring a provider appointment, for example such as blood pressure checks, blood sugar monitoring, medication administration, immunizations, ear irrigations and education related to disease/self-management and equipment The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care, as well as, works with the Interdisciplinary team to coordinate care for the Veteran. The Licensed Practical Nurse in the Croasdaile Clinic and Durham VA Medical Center will function as a nurse in support of the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider and Registered Nurse to maintain health and manages the care for patients with a variety of medical problems including hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, congestive heart failure and other chronic diseases. The clinic is designed to provide comprehensive primary care services, including gender specific care to male and female veterans. Limited Dermatology care is provided by Dermatology providers. The clinic is staffed by providers (attending physicians, mid-level providers), registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, pharmacists, social workers and medical support assistants. The LPN has an encounter with patients on each visit for screening, education and referrals. Using protocols, nursing staff can order tests, lab work, enter consult requests and administer immunizations. PT-INR Clinic; a Pharmacy based clinic is available to provide care and monitoring for stable patients receiving anti-coagulation therapy. Medication management is provided by the clinical Pharmacist. Nurse visits provide care for patient issues not requiring a provider appointment, for example such as blood pressure checks, blood sugar monitoring, medication administration, immunizations, ear irrigations and education related to disease/self-management and equipment The LPN will work under the direction of the RN and report to the Ambulatory Care Nurse Manager. He or she will perform, report and record assigned nursing care in the Primary Care Clinics, including, but not limited to: Assisting with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patients, ensuring comfort and privacy - monitoring patients during the procedure Provision of direct nursing care to patients with an emphasis on patient teaching, care coordination and interventions such EKGs and phlebotomy Documentation of care activities Perform procedures, treatments and delegated tasks Medication administration and oxygen therapy Clinical reminders with appropriate consultations and alerts as indicated Cleaning and reprocessing of reusable medical equipment Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour tours between the hours of 7:00am-6:00pm; occasionally Sat Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-04-01