U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Living Center (Long-term care)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Batavia, New York, United States
Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Living Center (Long-term care)
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $39,746.00/yr - $68,789.00/yr
Summary The Western New York VA Medical Center is seeking highly qualified Licensed Practical Nurses to serve our Veterans in our Community Living Centers (Long Term care) as valued members of the Geriatric and Extended Care Team – located in scenic Batavia, New York. A recruitment incentive of $7,500 has been authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Qualifications Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
Licensure: Full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the United States - or District of Columbia.
English Language Proficiency: Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations: GS-3: None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-4: Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria in paragraphs (a) through (c) below:
(a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or (b) Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure, sterile techniques, and procedures; or (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
GS-5:
(a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
(b) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
(c) Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery.
(d) Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and/or prescribed treatment regimes.
(e) Knowledge and ability to recognize emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.
(f) Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
GS-6:
(a) Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN.
(b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
(c) Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions, using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and to accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information.
(d) Ability to observe, identify, and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education.
(e) Prepares and administers prescribed medications and performs treatments according to established policies and procedures.
(f) Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
(g) Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions, to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively.
(h) Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills.
(i) Foster an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
(j) Shares new knowledge gained with staff to improve and advance nursing practice.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6. Preferred experience: Previous long‑term care experience preferred.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: The position includes lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, and stooping.
Mental/Sensory Requirements: Recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading, logical thinking, depth perception, hearing (aide permitted), near/far vision correctable to meet driver’s license requirements.
The work environment may vary from steady to a sometimes‑fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to changes in a sometimes‑noisy environment.
Personal protective equipment may be required to prevent exposure to disease, illness, and hazardous materials.
Work requires extensive walking, standing, stretching, and bending in caring for patients.
Duties
This is an Open and Continuous Announcement until April 29 - 2026.
Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.
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 Batavia VAMC.
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 LPN 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.
The incumbent 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.
Establish positive patient/family/staff relationships by utilizing appropriate communication skills.
Assist in collecting and documenting routine objective and subjective data relative to uncomplicated patient situations.
Assist and maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.
Adhere to all safety and health standards, regulations, and work practices.
Provide competent patient care in a manner which ensures safety to patients, staff, visitors, and self, seeking direction as needed.
Assist with simple diagnostic measures - including collection of urine and stool specimens - and collecting and/or testing any other specimens as instructed.
Assist with appropriate actions in emergency situations, initiating CPR when indicated, maintaining BLS certification.
Perform routine treatments relevant to area of assignment.
Administer selected medications to a number of patients and seek clarification of orders as necessary.
Identify the need for PRN medications, recognizing and reporting effects of medication.
Document the administration of all medications in the Medical Record following established policies.
Document the response to PRN medications in the medical record.
Record basic information in the medical record and report patient status to RN.
Document patient/family/significant other teaching and their response to the teaching.
Display 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.
Safeguard the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.
Assist with the implementation of the quality improvement program at the unit level.
Maintain professional boundaries with patients, families, and other staff at all times.
Work Schedule: Full-Time.
Days/Evenings/Nights (Tour preference to be discussed at interview). Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 11172-F. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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). 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).
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Living Center (Long-term care)
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . 2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $39,746.00/yr - $68,789.00/yr
Summary The Western New York VA Medical Center is seeking highly qualified Licensed Practical Nurses to serve our Veterans in our Community Living Centers (Long Term care) as valued members of the Geriatric and Extended Care Team – located in scenic Batavia, New York. A recruitment incentive of $7,500 has been authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Qualifications Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
Licensure: Full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the United States - or District of Columbia.
English Language Proficiency: Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations: GS-3: None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-4: Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria in paragraphs (a) through (c) below:
(a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or (b) Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure, sterile techniques, and procedures; or (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
GS-5:
(a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
(b) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
(c) Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery.
(d) Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and/or prescribed treatment regimes.
(e) Knowledge and ability to recognize emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.
(f) Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
GS-6:
(a) Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN.
(b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
(c) Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions, using judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and to accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information.
(d) Ability to observe, identify, and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education.
(e) Prepares and administers prescribed medications and performs treatments according to established policies and procedures.
(f) Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
(g) Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions, to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively.
(h) Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills.
(i) Foster an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
(j) Shares new knowledge gained with staff to improve and advance nursing practice.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6. Preferred experience: Previous long‑term care experience preferred.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: The position includes lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, and stooping.
Mental/Sensory Requirements: Recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading, logical thinking, depth perception, hearing (aide permitted), near/far vision correctable to meet driver’s license requirements.
The work environment may vary from steady to a sometimes‑fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to changes in a sometimes‑noisy environment.
Personal protective equipment may be required to prevent exposure to disease, illness, and hazardous materials.
Work requires extensive walking, standing, stretching, and bending in caring for patients.
Duties
This is an Open and Continuous Announcement until April 29 - 2026.
Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.
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 Batavia VAMC.
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 LPN 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.
The incumbent 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.
Establish positive patient/family/staff relationships by utilizing appropriate communication skills.
Assist in collecting and documenting routine objective and subjective data relative to uncomplicated patient situations.
Assist and maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.
Adhere to all safety and health standards, regulations, and work practices.
Provide competent patient care in a manner which ensures safety to patients, staff, visitors, and self, seeking direction as needed.
Assist with simple diagnostic measures - including collection of urine and stool specimens - and collecting and/or testing any other specimens as instructed.
Assist with appropriate actions in emergency situations, initiating CPR when indicated, maintaining BLS certification.
Perform routine treatments relevant to area of assignment.
Administer selected medications to a number of patients and seek clarification of orders as necessary.
Identify the need for PRN medications, recognizing and reporting effects of medication.
Document the administration of all medications in the Medical Record following established policies.
Document the response to PRN medications in the medical record.
Record basic information in the medical record and report patient status to RN.
Document patient/family/significant other teaching and their response to the teaching.
Display 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.
Safeguard the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.
Assist with the implementation of the quality improvement program at the unit level.
Maintain professional boundaries with patients, families, and other staff at all times.
Work Schedule: Full-Time.
Days/Evenings/Nights (Tour preference to be discussed at interview). Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 11172-F. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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). 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).
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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