Licensed Practical Nurse- All Services (OCA)

Fadona; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join their dedicated team at a prominent medical center. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential patient care across various specialties, ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you'll be responsible for administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care. This position is ideal for compassionate individuals looking to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join a team committed to excellence in healthcare and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have full, active, and unrestricted licensure as an LPN.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program is required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and respond to patients' needs for care.
• Administer prescribed medications and document changes.
• Assist in complex diagnostic tests and procedures.

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Care

Emergency Interventions

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate of a Practical or Vocational Nursing Program

Job description

Summary

The James J. Peters VHA Medical Center is looking to recruit for Licensed Practical Nurses for all services. This is an open continuous announcement until July 7 - 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Positions will be within all specialties at James J. Peters VA Medical Center.

Qualifications

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.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Licensure: Full - active - current - and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or District of Columbia.
• Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
• Grade Determinations: GS-3. None beyond the basic requirements.
• LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. - medication administration).
• GS-4. Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria below: (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or (b) Graduation from an approved school and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility.
• GS-5 a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
• GS-6. a) Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN.
• Preferred Experience: VA Handbook 5005.
• Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to bend - lift - stop - push - and pull.

Duties

• Ability to observe - identify and respond to the patient's needs for care - including medication - equipment-assisted care and patient/family education.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Incumbent observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
• Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO - and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations - and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members - and other staff.
• Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures.
• Serves as a preceptor in orienting - educating - and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex - specialized tests/procedures.