Position Overview

The Contractor shall provide qualified Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to support on-site nursing services for eligible Veterans receiving care within the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, including Community Living Centers. LPNs will provide practical nursing care under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses and other authorized healthcare providers, consistent with VA standards and nationally recognized nursing practices.

Contractor personnel will have access to required patient care equipment, supplies, and VA computer systems necessary to perform assigned duties.

Location

VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)

• 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304

• 795 Willow Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Multiple Shifts to include: 0700 AM-0330 PM; 0730AM-4000PM; 0800AM-0430PM; 1030AM-0700PM; 1130AM-0800PM; 1230PM-900PM; 0330PM-1200AM.

Compensaton: Starting at $40.00/hr for this opportunity 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to geriatric Veterans under the supervision of an RN.

• Assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, treatments, and basic nursing procedures.

• Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice and per provider orders.

• Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervising RN or provider.

• Assist with patient comfort, safety, and mobility in Community Living Center settings.

• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided in VA-approved systems.

• Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards at all times.

Qualifications

Required

• Active, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of California, with no negative indicators.

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent LPN experience, preferably in geriatric, long-term care, or inpatient settings.

• Demonstrated ability to provide quality nursing care in accordance with national standards.

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.