Surgical Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse

The Surgical Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for surgical and non-surgical patient care and works in collaboration with others. The LPN provides post-op are, wound care, or any other nursing interventions as permitted by the governing licensing authorities and/or the Veteran Health Administration. Training and maintaining competency in set up and break down of minor procedures in mandatory. The Specialty LPN enters orders for labs, supplies, and prosthetic items as permitted.