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Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care CLC

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Health Administration - Western New York VA HealthCare System - Batavia

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The Western New York VA Medical Center is seeking highly qualified Licensed Practical Nurses to serve our Nations Veterans in our Community Living Centers Long Term care as valued members of the Geriatric and Extended Care Team located in scenic Batavia, New York.

Recruitment Incentive A recruitment incentive of $7,500 has been authorized for highly qualified candidates.

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Overview

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Open & closing dates 03/31/2026 to 06/11/2026

Salary $40,143 - $69,480 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 6

Location Many vacancies in the following location:

• Batavia, NY

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential 6

Job family Series 0620 Practical Nurse

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Not Required

Drug test Yes

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk

Trust determination process Credentialing, Suitability, Fitness, Financial disclosure: No

Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number OCA-CBTE-12924868-26-SJD

Control number 863237300

This job is open to Help | The public

• U.S. Citizens
• Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information refer to Required Documents below.

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This is an Open and Continuous Announcement until June 11, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse and displays knowledge and ability in providing a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems at the Batavia VAMC. The LPN serves as a responsible member of the nursing team and interacts with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services. The incumbent functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in providing holistic care to patients in acute, sub-acute, or chronic stages of illness with changing nursing needs that are predictable and require periodic assessment by the registered nurse. He/she carries out all functions and duties outlined for the practical nurse but on a regular and recurring basis performs aspects of nursing care that require a basic understanding of the total patient program, understanding of simple scientific facts and principles, a broad spectrum of technical skills, adaptation of procedures to meet individual patient needs, and recognition of the relatedness of patients behavior and physical condition.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Establishing positive patient/family/staff relationships by utilizing appropriate communication skills.
• Assisting in the collection and documentation of routine objective and subjective data relative to uncomplicated patient situations.
• Assisting and maintaining a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment. Adhering to all safety and health standards, regulations, and work practices.
• Providing competent patient care in a manner which ensures safety to patients, staff, visitors, and self and seeking direction as needed.
• Assisting with simple diagnostic measures including collection of urine and stool specimens and collecting and/or testing any other specimens as instructed.
• Assisting with appropriate actions in emergency situations, initiating CPR when indicated. Maintains BLS certification.
• Performing routine treatments relevant to area of assignment.
• Administering selected medications to a number of patients and seeking clarification of orders as necessary. Identifying the need for PRN medications, recognizing and reporting effects of medication. Documenting the administration of all medications in the Medical Record following established policies. Documenting the response to PRN medications in the medical record.
• Recording basic information in the medical record and reporting patient status to RN. Documenting patient/family/significant other teaching and their response to the teaching.
• Displaying respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the patient unrestricted by consideration of social or economic status, personal attributes, or nature of health problems.
• Safeguarding the patients right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.
• Assisting with the implementation of the quality improvement program at the unit level.
• Maintains professional boundaries with patients, families, and other staff at all times.

Work Schedule Full-Time. Days, Evenings, Nights - 12 Hour Tour of Duty. Tour preference will be discussed at interview.

Compressed/Flexible May be authorized.

Recruitment Incentive Sign-on Bonus Authorized for highly qualified applicants.

Permanent Change of Station Relocation Assistance Not Authorized.

Telework Not Authorized.

Virtual This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement 11172-F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Not Authorized.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional that includes:

• Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA. Above Minimum Rate of the Grade.
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full-time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term, lifelong-term care. Many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

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Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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 forms 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, drivers 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 evaluation.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Licensure: Full, active, current, and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or District of Columbia.
• English Language Proficiency: Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

• GS-3: None beyond the basic requirements.
• GS-4: Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria in paragraphs (a) through (c) below:
• (a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN.
• (b) Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures.
• (c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
• GS-5:
• (a) Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
• (b) Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Works with the RN and/or MDDO to appropriately orient, train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs), Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery. Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and/or prescribed treatment regimes.
• (c) Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable established customer service standards into practice.
• (d) Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures.
• (e) Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MDDO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.
• (f) Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage, malfunction, or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
• GS-6:
• (a) Completion of at least one 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN.
• (b) Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• (c) Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients conditions, to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and to accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MDDO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.
• (d) Ability to observe, identify, and respond to the patients needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education. In organizing and delivering care, the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors.
• (e) Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patients condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MDDO.
• (f) Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MDDO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• (g) Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations, and reactions to situations and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.
• (h) Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes and to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills. Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery. Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other internal/external customers.
• (i) Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patients condition before, during, and following the procedure. Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex specialized tests/procedures.
• (j) Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6.

Preferred Experience Previous Long term care experience preferred.

Reference For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards.

Physical Requirements The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking distance, climbing, reaching overhead, extensive/repetitive pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, and stooping.

The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading, and logical thinking, depth perception, hearing aide permitted, near/far vision correctable to meet Drivers License requirements.

The environments pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment. There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness, and hazardous materials. Work requires extensive walking, standing, stretching, and bending in caring for patients.

Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit https://sites.ed.gov/international-recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

• Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
• During the application process: You may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
• This job opportunity announcement: May be used to fill additional vacancies.
• This position: Is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
• If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents: Please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
• Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act: The Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration, Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religions, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process), gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities, and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Area of Consideration Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred in the following order:

1. Current permanent VHA employees of the WNY facilities.
2. All other VHA employees.
3. Current permanent Federal employees of other agencies.
4. All other applicants.

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Required documents

Required Documents

Help | To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume
• Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field.
• Your full resume/C.V. may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field.
• The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify, SF-50s (current/former Federal employees, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• DD-214 Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other 1
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 06/11/2026 to receive consideration.

To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12924868.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

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Agency contact information Sean Dixon Phone: 585-284-4127 Email: sean.dixon@va.gov Address: VA Western New York Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers, and VA-leased medical facilities.

HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers, and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows, and students.

HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

Required Documents Help | To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume
• Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field.
• Your full resume/C.V. may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field.
• The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify, SF-50s (current/former Federal employees, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• DD-214 Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other 1
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 06/11/2026 to receive consideration.

To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12924868.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

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Agency contact information Sean Dixon Phone: 585-284-4127 Email: sean.dixon@va.gov Address: VA Western New York Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers, and VA-leased medical facilities.

HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers, and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows, and students.

HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

Veterans Health Administration OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns promise "To care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate, whole health care to Veterans?

The VA Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS) is a Joint Commission accredited Level IC major interdisciplinary teaching facility with care lines serving medical, surgical, geriatric, and behavioral health inpatients and outpatients with an Emergency Department and multiple community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC). Home Based Primary nursing care is also provided.

Agency contact information Sean Dixon Phone: 585-284-4127 Email: sean.dixon@va.gov Address: VA Western New York Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 US

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Summary The Western New York VA Medical Center is seeking highly qualified Licensed Practical Nurses to serve our Nations Veterans in our Community Living Centers Long Term care as valued members of the Geriatric and Extended Care Team located in scenic Batavia, New York.

Recruitment Incentive A recruitment incentive of $7,500 has been authorized for highly qualified candidates.

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Overview Help | Accepting applications

Open & closing dates 03/31/2026 to 06/11/2026

Salary $40,143 - $69,480 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 6

Location Many vacancies in the following location:

• Batavia, NY

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential 6

Job family Series 0620 Practical Nurse

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Not Required

Drug test Yes

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk

Trust determination process Credentialing, Suitability, Fitness, Financial disclosure: No

Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number OCA-CBTE-12924868-26-SJD

Control number 863237300

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