This Licensed Practical Nurse position is located in the Primary Care Service Line. This position will be located temporarily in St. James, MO until our new facility in Rolla, MO becomes operational; projected March 1, 2027.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering designated nursing activities for patients, families and/or significant others experiencing acute and/or chronic medical problems, diagnostic, and/or surgical interventions, and/or psychiatric problems.
Serves as a responsible member of the Primary Care Clinic in the Nursing Service with complex patients and provides care to them on a regular and recurring basis. The incumbent completes assigned duties and responsibilities which involve performing nonstandard and specialized activities, requiring broad work experience, and demonstrated skill sufficient to resolve a range of problems.
The duties of the LPN include but are not limited to: Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care by interviewing patients of variable populations. Collaborates with the RN/Provider in developing and implementing a plan of care individualized to carry out the needs of the patient. Contributes to the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient's treatment and follow-up health care.
Collaborate with members of other services regarding changes in patients' condition, lab results, responses to treatment plan and other pertinent parameters of care.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during and following the procedure.
Meets patients' needs by direct physical care and psychosocial intervention and by assuming responsibility for nursing management of unstable patients whose nursing care needs are not predictable.
Makes necessary judgments prior to preparing and administering prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous), recognizing side effects and contradictions, and promptly and accurately documents noted changes and reports any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO. Provides patient/significant other instruction regarding common medications.
Performs support duties for diagnostic procedures, which include preparing the patient, patient education, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing specimens, preparing and passing instruments, and monitoring the patient's condition. Recognizes emergency situations, responding promptly and instituting appropriate actions.
Supports the patient and/or family members/significant other in the integration of the patient care plan toward achievement of discharge objectives. Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other internal/external customers.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 07:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
rachel.kempker@va.gov · 573-926-9547
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $47658 – $81189/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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