Licensed Practical Nurse - Special (Medicine) Outpatient Clinic

Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is directly responsible to the Registered Nurse and/or preceptor for providing direct care within his/her scope of practice. This vacancy is in the Out-patient Specialty Clinics located at the Bowling Campus of the Lexington VA Health Care System. The LPN must be able to carry out patient care duties, technically proficient in performing and completing assigned duties. Responsibilities Appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' condition; using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Observe, identify and respond to patient's needs for care including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education. In planning, organizing and delivering care, the LPN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, and age-related factors. Prepare and administer prescribed ...