Licensed Practical Nurse - CLC

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Community Living Center at the VA Medical Center in Northport, NY.

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. Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient's response. Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing the CLC RN Care Manager, CLC Nurse Manager, or medical provider of changes in the patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention. Performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care in the Community Living Centers, including, but not limited to: oxygen therapy, medication administration, clinical reminders as indicated, checking expiration dates of meds and supplies, delegated procedures and treatments, documentation, EKGs as indicated, and diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, vital signs and blood glucose testing Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication. Demonstrates understanding of age- and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran. Promptly recognizes urgent or emergent patient care situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate. Based on the patient's goals, provides patient and family health education, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness. Interacts and communicates appropriately with patients and family members. Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e., respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills. Promotes a positive patient- centered environment. Adheres to principles of infection control, safety, and universal precautions. Incumbent possesses knowledge of proper handling and pre-cleaning of reusable medical equipment. Demonstrates competence utilizing special equipment needed to perform job duties. Follows policy and procedures related to fire and disaster drills, safety, and security measures. Demonstrates initiative in assisting the functioning of the Community Living Centers. Assists in the orientation and competency validation of students, peers, and clerical staff. Maintains confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient information. Maintains a work environment that honors diversity. Serves as a resource and advocate in the protection of patient and family rights. Completes mandatory reviews, including motivational interviewing, in order to promote patient self-management toward individualized life plan of care. Supports patient-driven care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, using evidence-based principles. Promotes patient and personnel safety. Participates in the interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's/resident's treatment plan. Observes, identifies, and responds to the patient's needs for nursing, medication, and equipment assisted care and recognizes deviations from normal. Uses practical nursing knowledge of human behavior, motivations, and reactions to situations in working with patients, family, and other staff members. Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Member of the team and may collaborate with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transition to effectively meet the patient's/resident's needs. The LPN performs health education and basic health coaching to promote patient-driven goal setting and patient/resident activation for selfcare and self-management. Responsible for demonstrating the knowledge and practice of providing nursing care based on the four (4) performance standards/competencies, nursing care; safety; interpersonal communication; and customer service. Work Schedule: 12-hour night shifts 7:30pm-8:00am and one 8-hour shift per biweekly pay period; weekends and holidays required Compressed/Flexible: Available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.