Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Description Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing The VA Hudson Valley and the Castle Point VA Medical Center with Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The LPN is expected to do the following:

Will provide skilled nursing care to patients in the Intermediate/Medical Nursing Home Care Unit and Psychiatric patients May perform procedures approved for Medical Center staff as outlined in the Licensed Practical Nurse Act and Vocational Nurse VA Qualification Standards Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the LPN will 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. The LPN operates both independently and under guidance and supervision from the Nurse Manager or their designee The scheduled shifts for this position are as follows: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM, including Federal Holidays

Requirements

Shall possess the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare, administer, and accurately document commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications, in accordance with approved local facility policies and procedures. Must demonstrate the ability to 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 LPN must be a graduate of a state-approved school of practical or vocational nursing. All LPNs assigned to HVHCS must hold an active, current licensure as a professional nurse in the state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. A current CPR/BLS certificate by the American Heart Association is required