Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

About the role

The VA Hudson Valley Health Care System is hiring an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at its Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Montrose) Campus. This role performs assigned duties to promote quality health care, positive customer service, and an environment committed to serving the Veteran, supporting a patient focused care model with consistent, high quality service delivery.

What you will do

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will serve on the Primary Care PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team), providing safe, effective clinical and administrative support across a wide range of patient care activities.
• As a valued member of the health care team, the LPN applies practical nursing knowledge and skills to carry out complex nursing care assignments within Primary Care, working under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• The LPN demonstrates the competencies needed to deliver patient care and support services appropriate to patients of all ages, and reports to the Primary Care Nurse Manager, who oversees overall work performance and evaluation to ensure adherence to established health care standards.
• Major Duties Includes but not Limited to: Addresses patient care issues in accordance with VA practice standards and LPN licensure requirements.
• Maintains the knowledge and skills needed to care for a wide range of patients, including those with acute and chronic illnesses, in the clinic setting.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with varied physical and/or behavioral conditions, including a clear understanding of disease processes and nursing interventions.
• Rooms patients in the clinic exam room, interviews the patient and/or significant other, and documents intake data in accordance with policy.
• Obtains vital signs, weight, and height, and completes all nursing clinical reminders accurately and by their due dates, including Suicide Screening, Alcohol Use Screening, Tobacco Use Screening, Pain Screening, and Frail/Elderly Screening; shares findings with the provider and PACT team to develop and implement action plans.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of VA protocols, VHA Directives, and VA HVHCS SOPs/policies related to clinic management, documentation, and procedural requirements, including storage, use, and precleaning of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME), time-outs, and specimen processing/delivery to the laboratory.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and ability to recognize and effectively intervene in potential or emergent situations, including Rapid Response and Code Blue/Green events.
• Independently adjusts or modifies patient care to meet changing patient needs, with notification to the RN or provider for concurrence.
• Participates in PACT huddles, responds to secure messages and Outlook messages for the PACT team, performs discharge and urgent-room follow-up phone calls, and responds to nurse triage messages.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions, medical asepsis, and sterile technique, applying these principles correctly within the clinic setting.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary PACT team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans that promote patient participation and self-management, including the patient and/or family in treatment planning and goal setting.
• Communicates calmly, courteously, and professionally with patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and VA HVHCS policies.
• Uses advanced communication skills with verbally or physically disruptive patients or visitors, applying Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) principles and Code Green procedures; maintains current PMDB training.
• Adheres to established lines of authority and communication, following the chain of command.
• Completes all mandatory education requirements, including obtaining and maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Requests leave appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full-time, split-shift schedule: Monday 10:00am - 7:30pm, and Thursday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized.
• 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) 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) Telework: Not Available.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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 (***).
• 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 evaluation.
• 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.

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: ***

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: ***

How you will be evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Documents you must provide

• Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Licensure Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.

After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities.

HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities.

HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.

This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions.

Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.