LPN Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program

The Marion VA Heal Care System is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP), Nursing Service located in Marion, IL. The RRTP LPN demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.

Demonstrate ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice. Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, and/or intramuscular medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures. Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated.

Demonstrates a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures within the scope of practice.