Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Town of Bath (NY)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 83,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Federal pension (

Federal health/vision/dental

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Bath, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse GS-7 to join the ambulatory nursing team (PACT/Specialty) within the Finger Lakes Health Care System. You will provide direct patient care, participate in shift reports, document in the medical record, and help manage post-hospital follow ups as part of an interdisciplinary team.

This full-time position offers a competitive federal salary, comprehensive benefits, parental leave, generous paid time off, and

Qualifications

Active LPN license required.
Experience in ambulatory care or VA health system preferred.
Ability to document and communicate patient information accurately.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care as part of the ambulatory nursing team.
Participate in patient-centered conference/shift reports.
Document patient status and care plans in the medical record.

Skills

LPN license

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Licensed Practical Nurse GS-7 serves as a member of the nursing team in the ambulatory setting (PACT/Specialty) within the Finger Lakes Health Care System.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but not limited to: Maintaining positive patient/family relationships. Assisting in the collection of objective and subjective data relative to more complex patient situations. Participating in patient centered conference/shift reports, and contributing information for the development and modification of the patient care plan.

Anticipating a clean, safe and therapeutic environment and taking appropriate actions. Maintains & promotes safe waking practices in patient care. Performing aspects of nursing care in a variety of situations to meet patients' needs. Assisting with monitoring prescribed therapies such oxygen and IV therapy.

Reporting patient status to a registered nurse and documenting information in the medical record including current status and/or subtle changes in patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual status. Care and Case management of Veterans established care plan. Includes: post hospitalization follow up, reporting any changes to teamlet necessary for care plan adjustments.

Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment assisted care and patient/family education. In organizing and delivering care, the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors. Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN. Orienting all new LPNs.

Conducts daily/weekly/monthly clinical and environmental tracers per policy. Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 6:30am-5:00pm 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 #: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63525 – $82585/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.