The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Mental Health unit at the VA Medical Center in Northport, NY. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. The LPN 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 the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. Assigned tasks require basic technical competence and skill. The LPN is a full performance functional level for the LPN occupation. The LPN performs progressively complex age-­specific nursing care for adult and geriatric inpatients within The MHRRTP/SARRTP/PTSD/PRRP Programs at Northport VAMC. The Veterans have a variety of physical, mental, behavioral, or psychosocial needs, which require increased judgement and independent action, according to assignment and training. The Licensed Practical Nurse is expected to communicate timely and effectively with all members of the patient care team, as well as relate courteously and appropriately to all internal and external customers. The Licensed Practical Nurse must be able to push-pull and lift 35 pounds and must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Finally, the Licensed Practical Nurse is expected to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and demonstrate consistent effective communication skills and exemplary professional behaviors. Fostering positive interdisciplinary collaborative relationships is essential for continuity of care that is safe and quality driven. The Licensed Practical Nurse is also responsible and accountable for maintaining training required and may be assigned additional duties as area needs require. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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. 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.

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