Practical Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Village of Northport (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Department at the VAMC Northport, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Community Living Center. The LPN/LVN role supports quality health care, positive customer service, and a patient-centered environment for Veterans.

Under RN supervision, the LPN observes and reports condition changes, assists in care planning, and collaborates with the care team to maintain life-long care quality. Clinical practice includes GS-3 to GS-6 responsibilities with team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LPN/LVN license.
• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign education evaluations if applicable.
• Experience in long-term care and patient care in a Veterans Affairs setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and report changes in the patient’s condition.
• Assist in development and revision of the patient-driven holistic care plan.
• Collaborate with RN, nurses, and care team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements & Education

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/.

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 $52980 – $90559/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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