Practical Nurse

The Nursing Department at the VAMC in Northport NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Community Living Center. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) 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.

The LPN GS-3 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of an RN and reports to the Community Living Center Nurse Manager. The LPN is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient's condition, as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life. The LPN is a member of the larger Team. The LPN requires a general review of their work by Community Living Center Nurse Manager for appropriateness and conformity with license, policies, and procedures. The LPN demonstrates active collaboration and communication with the Long term Care Provider, Long Term care RN Care Manager, Nursing Assistants, and the family/caregiver, internal and community-based services and disciplines involved in providing care to the patient. The LPN GS-4 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of an RN and reports to the Community Living Center Nurse Manager. The LPN is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient's condition, as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life. The LPN is a member of the larger Team. The LPN requires a general review of their work by Community Living Center Nurse Manager for appropriateness and conformity with license, policies, and procedures. The LPN demonstrates active collaboration and communication with the Long term Care Provider, Long Term care RN Care Manager, Nursing Assistants, and the family/caregiver, internal and community-based services and disciplines involved in providing care to the patient. The LPN GS-5 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of an RN and reports to the Community Living Center Nurse Manager. The LPN is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient's condition, as well as assisting in the development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan for life. The LPN is a member of the larger Team. The LPN requires a general review of their work by Community Living Center Nurse Manager for appropriateness and conformity with license, policies, and procedures. The LPN demonstrates active collaboration and communication with the Long term Care Provider, Long Term care RN Care Manager, Nursing Assistants, and the family/caregiver, internal and community-based services and disciplines involved in providing care to the patient. The LPN GS-6 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice. Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. 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. Work Schedule: 7:30pm - 8:00am Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 13026F, 13027F, 13028F, 13029F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.