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 Kevin@Allmedstaffing.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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