Licensed Practical Nurse (Medical Sub Specialty)

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a part of the MSSC Services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center located in Kansas City, MO. With a focus on direct patient centered care the Outpatient Specialty Clinic LPN is responsible for actively participating as part of a high functioning care team and will work closely with Registered Nurses (RNs), physicians, and other team members to provide efficient, high-quality care.

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 12, 2026. Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager on a bi-weekly basis beginning September 28, 2026. This announcement may close without prior notification or at the point when all vacancies are filled. Duties include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures specific to the designated patient population. Knowledge of disease entities of the patient population to enable him/her to provide patient/family education in an individualized manner to facilitate an understanding of discharge or continuing care needs/plans. Skill to use equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of delivering care to the designated population as outlined in the unit specific competency record. Ability to recognize deviations from normal and respond effectively and efficiently in urgent or emergent situations. Appropriate Documentation of all clinical interactions as part of visits, phone calls or secure messaging. Assists and/or completes minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy, obtaining and labeling laboratory specimens, preparing clinical rooms for use. Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care including medication equipment-assisted care and (patient/family education). In organizing and delivering care, the LPN/LVN recognized and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. Work Schedule: 07:30 a.m. -04:00 p.m., Monday - Friday Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 589-22-142, 589-22-123, 589-22-124,589-22-125 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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