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Licensed Practical Nurse- 8D
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 64 days ago
On-site Buffalo, NY $40K – $69K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Practical Nurse ESFJISFJ Customer SuccessHealthcare
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The Western New York VA Healthcare System is currently recruiting for a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse for 8D located at the Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo, New York. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 The Licensed Practical Nurse also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.
- →The LPN performs within this functional statement under frequent guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee.
- →Assigned tasks require basic technical competence and skill.
- →The LPN carries out all functions and duties in addition to demonstrating an increased understanding of the total patient program, demonstrating a broader spectrum of skills and the ability to adapt care to meet individual patient needs with increased understanding of patient behavior and conditions.
- →The LPN functions in this growing capacity in their assigned duty area at VAWNYHS in inpatient and outpatient care areas including Acute Care, Long Term Care, Behavioral Health, Primary Care and other ambulatory Care settings.
- →The LPN assists the Registered Nurse in providing care to patients and their functions and responsibilities are assigned in a progressing manner to enable the incumbent to acquire additional technical skills.
- →The duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: 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.
- →Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care including medication equipment-assisted care and (patient/family education).
- →Recognize and consider emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors.
- →Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
- →Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.
- →Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient care situation, 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.
Requirements
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4793360b-9ca8-43d6-9676-36b6702d466f
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