Practical Nurse - Long term Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

The Finger Lakes VA Medical Center in Canandaigua, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Geriatric and Extended Care Team in long-term care for Nation’s Veterans. The LPN provides a full range of nursing care under RN supervision and participates in an interdisciplinary team.

The position supports a 24/7 facility with day/night rotation; recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) is authorized for highly qualified candidates, with competitive federal benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in good standing.
• Ability to provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Comfort with long-term care and geriatric patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of practical nursing care to Veterans in long-term care.
• Work under RN supervision, participating in an interdisciplinary team.
• Assure a safe, therapeutic environment and accurate documentation.
• Assist with routine data collection, assessments, and treatments as directed.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain clinical competencies (BLS certified).

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Finger Lakes VA Medical Center is seeking highly qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to serve our Nations Veterans in our Community Living Centers (Long Term care) as valued members of the Geriatric and Extended Care Team, located in the historic and scenic Canandaigua, New York. Recruitment Incentive (Sign on Bonus): A recruitment incentive has been authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse and displays knowledge and ability in providing a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center.

The LPN serves as a responsible member of the nursing team and interacts with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services. The incumbent functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in providing holistic care to patients in acute, sub-acute or chronic stages of illness with changing nursing needs that are predictable and require periodic assessment by the registered nurse.

He/she carries out all functions and duties outlined for the practical nurse, but on a regular and recurring basis performs aspects of nursing care that require a basic understanding of the total patient program, understanding of simple scientific facts and principles, a broad spectrum of technical skills, adaptation of procedures to meet individual patient needs, and recognition of the relatedness of patients' behavior and physical condition.

The duties include, but are not limited to: This position requires flexibility in schedule unit assignment and patient assignments and or detail as this is a 24/7 facility. Establishing positive patient/family/staff relationships by utilizing appropriate communication skills. Assisting in the collection and documentation of routine objective and subjective data relative to uncomplicated patient situations. Assisting and maintaining a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.

Adhering to all safety and health standards, regulations, and work practices. Providing competent patient care in a manner which ensures safety to patients, staff, visitors, and self, and seeking direction as needed. Assisting with simple diagnostic measures, including collection of urine and stool specimens, and collecting and/or testing any other specimens as instructed. Assisting with appropriate actions in emergency situations; initiating CPR when indicated.

Maintains BLS certification. Administering selected medications to a number of patients and seeking clarification of orders as necessary. Identifying the need for PRN medications, recognizing and reporting effects of medication. Documenting the administration of all medications in the Medical Record following established policies. Documenting the response to PRN medications in the medical record.

Recording basic information in the medical record and reporting patient status to RN. Documenting patient/family/significant other teaching and their response to the teaching. Displaying respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the patient unrestricted by consideration of social or economic status, personal attributes, or nature of health problems. Safeguarding the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.

Assisting with the implementation of the quality improvement program at the unit level. Maintains professional boundaries with patients, families, and other staff at all times. Work Schedule: Full-time.

Day/Night rotation or Nights (to be discussed at interview) Compressed/Flexible: May be Authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional 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)

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 $43518 – $79202/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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