Licensed Practical Nurse- Long Term Care (CLC)
Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina, Syracuse, NY, United States
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse- Long Term Care (CLC)
Employer: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Syracuse, New York
Posted: 22-Apr-26
Details
Categories: General Nursing
Internal Number: 866072400
Summary: Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies. The LPN demonstrates unit/department specific competencies - and competency in caring for adult and geriatric residents. Patients receiving care in the long term care setting - and are being treated for any number of medical and psychological conditions.
Responsibilities
Lists the major duties and responsibilities of the position: Explains procedures to residents - using language which they understand and displaying consideration of individual resident needs
Ensures that the physical and emotional environment is consistent with the vision for resident-centered care
Maintains self-control and responds consistently to the requirements of the work situation
Maintains a positive attitude in accepting temporary reassignment to meet patient care needs
Responds to residents calls for assistance promptly and interacts with the resident in a tactful - courteous manner - making customer service the focus of all interactions
Communicates respectfully and works effectively with administrative staff - the health care team - unit staff - residents - and visitors
Provides emotional support to residents - and families/significant others to assist them in adjusting to changes brought about by illness or change in health status
Establishes constructive relationship with individual residents to elicit feelings and attitudes and to promote positive relationships - communication and socialization skills
Hospice/Palliative care needs are supported as needed based on resident self-determination
Fosters an environment of respect for individual resident and family/significant other rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
Serves as Veteran's/family/significant others' advocate
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with residents - family members/significant others and/or internal/external customers
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex practical nursing assignments - including assignments for - long-term - short-term rehabilitation - respite - hospice/palliative care - and psychiatric residents requiring skilled nursing care
Demonstrates ability to use judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines - varying the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the resident's condition
Completed work needs only a general review by a RN for technical soundness - appropriateness and conformity with policy and nursing assignments
Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - inhaled medications - controlled substances - and suppositories) according to policy and procedure
Documents medications given or omitted in Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) according to established policy and procedures
Observes and documents resident changes in condition
Examples of changes include: bleeding - vomiting - fainting - skin changes - behavioral concerns - etc
Initiates emergency response teams as needed and responds to emergency situations including cardiopulmonary arrest - choking - and disaster or fire drills
Works as an interdisciplinary team member - provides input into the care planning process - assists and provides teaching in activities of daily living (ADLs) to residents and encourages participation
Performs a wide range of treatments and procedures utilizing established nursing care plans and auxiliary equipment according to policy
Performs oropharyngeal - tracheostomy - and tracheal suctioning - and tracheostomy and laryngectomy care
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
English Language Proficiency
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
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
Exceptions include: Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment
OR Current GS-0620 LPN/LVN employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160 - enacted November 21 - 1983 - or who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576 - enacted October 28 - 1986
OR Individual granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school
Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of Columbia
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
GS-03 - None beyond the basic requirements
LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license
GS-04 - Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
GS-05 - Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
GS-06 - Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent
Physical requirements and environment details are noted in the original content (e.g., lifting, standing, driving, etc.)
Work Schedule & Environment
Work Schedule: Evening/Nights - 8-hour shifts and 12-hour shifts
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Licensed Practical Nurse- Long Term Care (CLC)
Employer: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Syracuse, New York
Posted: 22-Apr-26
Details
Categories: General Nursing
Internal Number: 866072400
Summary: Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies. The LPN demonstrates unit/department specific competencies - and competency in caring for adult and geriatric residents. Patients receiving care in the long term care setting - and are being treated for any number of medical and psychological conditions.
Responsibilities
Lists the major duties and responsibilities of the position: Explains procedures to residents - using language which they understand and displaying consideration of individual resident needs
Ensures that the physical and emotional environment is consistent with the vision for resident-centered care
Maintains self-control and responds consistently to the requirements of the work situation
Maintains a positive attitude in accepting temporary reassignment to meet patient care needs
Responds to residents calls for assistance promptly and interacts with the resident in a tactful - courteous manner - making customer service the focus of all interactions
Communicates respectfully and works effectively with administrative staff - the health care team - unit staff - residents - and visitors
Provides emotional support to residents - and families/significant others to assist them in adjusting to changes brought about by illness or change in health status
Establishes constructive relationship with individual residents to elicit feelings and attitudes and to promote positive relationships - communication and socialization skills
Hospice/Palliative care needs are supported as needed based on resident self-determination
Fosters an environment of respect for individual resident and family/significant other rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
Serves as Veteran's/family/significant others' advocate
Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with residents - family members/significant others and/or internal/external customers
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for concentrated effort and self-direction in carrying out the most complex practical nursing assignments - including assignments for - long-term - short-term rehabilitation - respite - hospice/palliative care - and psychiatric residents requiring skilled nursing care
Demonstrates ability to use judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines - varying the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on the resident's condition
Completed work needs only a general review by a RN for technical soundness - appropriateness and conformity with policy and nursing assignments
Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - inhaled medications - controlled substances - and suppositories) according to policy and procedure
Documents medications given or omitted in Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) according to established policy and procedures
Observes and documents resident changes in condition
Examples of changes include: bleeding - vomiting - fainting - skin changes - behavioral concerns - etc
Initiates emergency response teams as needed and responds to emergency situations including cardiopulmonary arrest - choking - and disaster or fire drills
Works as an interdisciplinary team member - provides input into the care planning process - assists and provides teaching in activities of daily living (ADLs) to residents and encourages participation
Performs a wide range of treatments and procedures utilizing established nursing care plans and auxiliary equipment according to policy
Performs oropharyngeal - tracheostomy - and tracheal suctioning - and tracheostomy and laryngectomy care
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
English Language Proficiency
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
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
Exceptions include: Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment
OR Current GS-0620 LPN/LVN employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160 - enacted November 21 - 1983 - or who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576 - enacted October 28 - 1986
OR Individual granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school
Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of Columbia
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
GS-03 - None beyond the basic requirements
LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license
GS-04 - Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
GS-05 - Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
GS-06 - Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent
Physical requirements and environment details are noted in the original content (e.g., lifting, standing, driving, etc.)
Work Schedule & Environment
Work Schedule: Evening/Nights - 8-hour shifts and 12-hour shifts
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Additional Information
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