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Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 50 days ago
About the Role
This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is located at the VA Western New York Healthcare System . The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides a wide range of clinical services to the Veteran under the general supervision of a professional registered nurse. Selectees can be placed within a number of Specialty Services.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The LPN GS-6 functions under the supervision of the RN and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- →They must display emotional stability and possess interpersonal relationship skills.
- →Functions and responsibilities are assigned on a progressive range to enable the employee to acquire additional technical skills to function as a Licensed Practical Nurse, GS-6, Surgical/Medical/Long Term Care/Behavioral Health/ Ambulatory Care/PACT.
- →The LPN GS-6 participates in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care by: Maintaining positive patient/family/staff relationships by utilizing appropriate communication skills.
- →Assisting in the collection and documentation of objective and subjective data relative to more complex patient situations.
- →Participating in patient centered conferences/shift reports, and contributing information for the development and review of nursing's plan of care.
- →Collaborating with the Registered Nurse in developing, selecting the appropriate sequence of procedures and implementing a plan of care individualized to carry out the nursing needs of the patient.
- →Providing competent patient care in a manner which insures safety to patient, staff, visitors and self and seeking direction as necessary.
- →Maintaining a clean, safe and therapeutic environment and reporting potential and actual hazards to the registered nurse.
- →Adhering to all safety and health standards, regulations, and work practices.
- →Organizing and obtaining routine supplies and equipment for patient care delivery.
- →Assisting with routine diagnostic measures, such as lumbar puncture, preparation for radiological or operative procedure, etc.
- →Performing and/or assisting in all aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs.
- →These needs include: Psychosocial/Spiritual well being Personal Hygiene Physical Comfort and privacy Activity, exercise, rest Nutrition Elimination Prevention of skin breakdown Rehabilitation aspects of care Safety Recognizing emergent situations and initiating appropriate intervention.
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 dentification 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 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 2fbfb58b-88e7-458c-aecc-d4390b584213
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