Join the Buffalo VA Medical Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on our fast-paced subacute rehabilitation and hospice unit. Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to Veterans with complex medical, rehabilitation, and end-of-life needs. Collaborate with RNs, providers, interdisciplinary teams, Veterans, and families to support dignity, comfort, safety, and quality of life.
We're seeking a skilled, organized, and adaptable nurse who thrives in a busy, team-oriented environment.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide nursing care in inpatient and outpatient settings under close supervision of the Nurse Manager, designee, Registered Nurse, or medical provider. Assist the Registered Nurse in meeting veterans' uncomplicated care needs across assigned clinical areas.
Follow established policies and procedures when performing or assisting with nursing care. Complete routine assignments promptly and obtain appropriate supplies and equipment for patient care. Recognize unusual patient or environmental circumstances and promptly seek assistance. Assist with appropriate actions during emergency situations. Collect urine, stool, and other specimens and assist with simple diagnostic measures as directed.
Administer medications accurately in accordance with established procedures; clarify orders when needed. Identify the need for PRN medications, document administration and patient response, and report observed medication effects. Document medication administration and relevant patient information accurately in the electronic health record and appropriate flow sheets.
Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition and pertinent environmental information to the Registered Nurse. Consider veterans' age-related, physical, social, psychological, and cultural needs when providing care. Help maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment while following safety, health, privacy, and infection-prevention requirements.
Use proper body mechanics, protective equipment, and lifting devices to help prevent injury to patients, staff, visitors, and self. Communicate respectfully with patients, families, and coworkers; follow assignment directions and support excellent customer service. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Nights shift, 7:30pm-8:00am variable days including weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. 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 #: 11169-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
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/.
donald.millender@va.gov · 850-619-2794
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40143 – $69480/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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