The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care / Specialty Clinic

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -Primary Care / Specialty Clinic, will provide skilled nursing care to patients in Specialty and Primary Care Clinics at the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Charleston, SC, and surrounding Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. This role includes managing care for adult psychiatric, medical, and geriatric patients, administering medications, collaborating with the nursing team, and maintaining professional standards in various clinical settings.

$50,000 - $55,000 a month

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Skilled Nursing Care :

• Deliver nursing care in Acute Care Medical / Surgical areas, outpatient clinics, and labs.
• Manage care for adult psychiatric, medical, and geriatric patients with increasing independence.

Collaborate and Coordinate Care :

Work under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, collaborating with care teams in a variety of clinical settings.

Integrate customer service standards into interactions with patients, families, and team members.

Medication Administration & Monitoring :

Administer intravenous medications per facility policies, observing and reporting patient responses to RN or MD / DO.

Perform Nursing Tasks as Outlined by Standards :

Carry out approved procedures in alignment with the Licensed Practical Nurse Act and VA Qualification Standards.

Flexible Assignments :

Be available for work in multiple clinical settings, including Acute Care Medical / Surgical, outpatient clinics, and labs.

Patient Observation & Documentation :

Accurately observe, document, and report patient care activities and progress.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure & Certification :

Active, unrestricted LPN license from a U.S. state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territory.

Current CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Education & Experience :

Degree from a state-approved school of practical / vocational nursing.

Minimum 2 years current Primary Care / Specialty Clinic experience and (must have worked within the last six months) in a primary care setting.

Clearance Requirements :

Must be a United States Citizen and possess the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Additional Skills :

Effective communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Ability to function both dependently and independently with guidance as needed.

Licensed Nurses assigned to Charleston VA Primary Care / Specialty Clinics unit can expect to work 8-10-hour shifts.

Benefits Available :

Medical

Dental

Vison

401K Plan Options

Health and Wellness Stipend

Two Weeks PTO

Seven Paid Sick Days

Eleven Paid Federal Holidays

About Akicita Federal, LLC

Akicita Federal, LLC, a proud member of the Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe), combines time-honored Native American values with innovative solutions for federal contracting. As a Native American 8(a) certified company, we are dedicated to advancing economic opportunities for Native communities, preserving cultural heritage, and building a legacy of excellence.

Our expertise spans diverse areas, including medical staffing, construction project management, cybersecurity, armed guard services, and strategic business consulting. With a proven record of delivering exceptional results, we ensure compliance with federal standards, optimize operations, and drive measurable efficiency gains. At Akicita Federal, LLC, we honor the past while building solutions that shape the future.

Akicita Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Akicita Federal, LLC will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information.

Reasonable accommodation that does not cause an undue hardship to the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions if that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or be a safety concern.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee must reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Disclaimer : The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities.