Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - VA Federal Contract | Hudson Valley, NY

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – VA Federal Contract | Hudson Valley, NY

LOCATION:

Montrose, NY 10548 (also serves Castle Point, Wappingers Falls, NY)

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time

PAY:

$33.00 – $42.00 per hour

(Rate varies by shift; evening, overnight, and extended shifts include differential pay)

START DATE:

Upon clearance - Possibly August

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide direct patient care at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System under a long-term federal staffing contract. This is a stable, full-time opportunity serving veterans across medical, psychiatric, and geriatric units at the Montrose and Castle Point VA Medical Centers.

This is not a travel assignment or per-diem gig. You will have a consistent schedule, a structured orientation, and the stability of a federal contract that runs through 2031 with annual renewals.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE (10 openings total)

• Days: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (3 openings)

• Evenings: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM (2 openings)

• Extended Days: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM (3 openings)

• Nights: 7:30 PM – 8:00 AM (2 openings)

All shifts include federal holidays. A half-hour unpaid break is included per shift. Occasional overtime may be available and is pre-approved by the Nurse Manager.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide skilled nursing care to adult patients on medical, psychiatric, and geriatric units

• Administer oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications per facility protocols

• Observe and document patient responses to medications and report changes to the RN or physician

• Accurately document all care in VA electronic health records (CPRS/VISTA)

• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams

• Work across units including ambulatory care, nursing home, and the Emergency Department as scheduled

• Uphold VA patient safety standards and the standards of The Joint Commission and the American Nurses Association

REQUIREMENTS

• Active, unrestricted LPN license issued by any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia (New York license strongly preferred)

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical or vocational nursing

• Current CPR/BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (required — other issuers not accepted)

• English language proficiency — spoken, reading, and writing

• Ability to pass a federal background investigation (cost covered; approx. $415)

• Ability to complete VA mandatory online training (TMS) prior to start

• Ability to complete VA credentialing and privileging process (allow 8–10 weeks from hire)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in medical-surgical, psychiatric, long-term care, or geriatric nursing

• Prior VA or federal healthcare experience

• Familiarity with CPRS or similar electronic health record systems

• Active New York State LPN license

ORIENTATION & ONBOARDING

New hires complete a structured orientation: two days of facility nursing orientation (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, weekdays), followed by three weeks of unit-based orientation rotating across shifts to ensure proficiency. You will not be placed independently until orientation is complete.

WHY THIS ROLE

Consistent schedule — no last-minute float assignments or agency reassignments

Long-term contract stability through June 2031

Serve a patient population that values clinical staff

Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials

Federal background check and credentialing costs covered

A mandatory training completed on the clock

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume along with a copy of your current LPN license and BLS to View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Also provide your shift preference. Candidates who meet requirements will be contacted within 2 business days.

Questions about the position, shifts, or the VA credentialing process are welcome.
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professionals throughout the United States. We stand by our promise and guarantee success and satisfaction between our clients and employees.

Company Description

Allmed is a National Staffing and Recruiting company offering short and long term staffing solutions. \r\nWe have been serving large Fortune 100 companies and providing career opportunities to job seekers for over 25 years. We specialize within the medical and healthcare industries offering temporary and permanent placement options. Our team takes the time to recognize, assess and listen to the goals of both our clients and employees. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality services and best qualified medical\r\nprofessionals throughout the United States. We stand by our promise and guarantee success and satisfaction between our clients and employees.