Licensed Vocational Nurse – VA Hudson Valley Health Care, NY
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will assist in providing 24/7 services necessary to perform on-site Hudson Valley New Nursing (HV) & Nursing Support Staff for eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Hudson Valley Health Care System. The Licensed Vocational Nurse's staff support care shall cover the range of HV New Nursing & Nursing Support Staff services as would be provided in a state-of-the-art health care medical treatment facility, and the standard of care shall be of a quality meeting or exceeding currently recognized national standards as established by the Hudson Valley.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Graduate of an Accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing School/Program.
- Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in the state of New York, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
- Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a professional nurse in the state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, administer, and accurately document commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications, in accordance with approved local facility policies and procedures.
- Observe and document the patient's response to administered medications and any observed changes in the patient's condition, which must be reported to the Registered Nurse or physician.
- Work responsibly as part of the nursing team and interact professionally with patients, family members, and other healthcare personnel involved in patient care, while adhering to established customer service standards.
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients in the Intermediate/Medical Nursing Home Care Unit and Psychiatric patients.
- Perform procedures approved for Medical Center staff as outlined in the Licensed Practical Nurse Act and Vocational Nurse VA Qualification Standards.
- Demonstrate increasing autonomy in patient care management and possess competence in caring for adult psychiatric, medical, and geriatric patients.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals as needed across various units, including ambulatory care, critical care, nursing home, and the Emergency Room throughout the Montrose and Castle Point VA Medical Centers.
- Operate both independently and under guidance and supervision from the Nurse Manager or their designee.
Benefits
- Health/Dental and Vision
- Up to 80 hours of Paid Time Off per Year
- Up to 56 hours of Sick Leave per Year
- Eleven (12) Paid Federal Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
