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CategoryHealthcare
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Apply Before12/08/2025
Description
Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT - Howell
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Howell, MI
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - PACT - Howell
Position: LPN for the PACT Clinics
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Work Type: On-Site
Location
Address:
City: Howell
State: MI
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Performs assigned nursing care responsibilities under limited to moderate supervision.
- Documents vital signs including pulse, blood pressure, respirations, temperature, and pain level.
- Completes clinical reminders for preventive health screening including mental health screening.
- Performs diabetic foot screening including visual screening, pulses, and sensation.
- Administers vaccinations including influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus, COVID-19, and others per protocol.
- Refers patients to appropriate resources including social work, dietitian, speech pathology, and therapy.
- Performs clinical measurements such as Glucometer measurements and neurological vital signs.
- Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in medication preparation and administration.
- Procures sterile and non-sterile specimen collections.
- Prepares equipment and administers Oxygen Therapy.
- Applies dressings and performs irrigations.
- Provides patient/family education for conditions and preventive health care.
- Communicates with difficult patients under limited to moderate supervision.
- Participates in training for clinic equipment and materials.
- Provides supportive care to patients and helps in admissions and transfers.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on the patient's plan of care.
- Utilizes the computer to access patient data and document progress notes.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Proficient in LPN nursing care
- Vital signs documentation
- Vaccination administration
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred Skills
- Experience with electronic health records
- Knowledge of preventive health screenings
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients
Requirements
Experience: None beyond the basic requirements; GS-3 level applicants should have no additional experience.
Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by appropriate State agency.
License & Certification:
- Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse.
Schedule:
- Not specified
COVID-19 Requirements: Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
Benefits
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
- Childcare subsidy for employees with family income below $144,000.
- Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with contributions by VA.
- Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options.
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
- Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
Facility Details
Name: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Description: Ambulatory Care Services providing health care to veterans.
Specialties:
- Primary Acute Care Teams
- CBOC Clinics
Mission: To support overall health care delivery efforts at the VA Howell CBOC.
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