The Northport VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) that will work within Extended Care Service in the Community Living Center. The LPN performs 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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. The LPN 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. Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response.
Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing the CLC RN Care Manager, CLC Nurse Manager, or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.
The LPN performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care in the Community Living Centers, including, but not limited to: Oxygen therapy Medication administration Clinical reminders as indicated Check expiration dates of meds and supplies Delegated procedures and treatments Documentation Performs EKGs as indicated Performs diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, vital signs and blood glucose testing.
Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication. Demonstrates understanding of age- and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran. Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.
Based on the patient's goals, provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness. Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members. Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills. Promotes a positive patient- centered environment.
Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions. Incumbent possesses knowledge of proper handling and pre-cleaning of reusable medical equipment. Demonstrates competence utilizing special equipment needed to perform job duties. Follows policy and procedures related to fire and disaster drills, safety, and security measures. Demonstrates initiative in assisting the functioning of the Community Living Centers.
Assists in the orientation and competency validation of students, peers, and clerical staff. Maintains confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient information. Maintains a work environment that honors diversity. Serves as a resource and advocate in the protection. Completes mandatory reviews, including motivational interviewing, in order to promote patient self-management toward individualized life plan of care.
Supports patient-driven care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, using evidence-based principles. Promotes patient and personnel safety. Participates in the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's/resident's treatment plan. Observes, identifies, and responds to the patient's needs for nursing, medication, and equipment assisted care and recognizes deviations from normal.
Uses practical nursing knowledge of human behavior, motivations, and reactions to situations in working with patients, family, and other staff members. Demonstrates knowledge of medication action, dosage, and potential adverse reaction. Additional duties as assigned Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full Time; Rotating Days 7:30pm-8:00am; Holidays and Weekends required.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD13029F, PD13026F, PD13027F, and PD13028F
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/.
kelli.bencic@va.gov · 716-458-6982
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $52980 – $90559/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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