Licensed Practical Nurse-VA Community Living Center

Licensed Practical Nurse-VA Community Living Center U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range

This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$53,222.00/yr - $82,608.00/yr

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is located within the VA Community Living Center (CLC) at the Saint Cloud VA Medical Center - Saint Cloud - MN. The mission of the CLC is to provide compassionate – person‑centered care to Veterans who require short‑and long‑term care services. These centers aim to enhance the quality of life for Veterans by offering a range of services – including skilled nursing care – rehabilitation – and hospice care.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency – no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Education – Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the NLNAC at the time of completion
• Licensure – Active, full‑current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State/Territory/Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation
• Grade Determinations – In addition to the basic requirements, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
• GS‑03 – None beyond the basic requirements
• GS‑04 – Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN or graduation from an approved school and one year of experience in a nursing facility, plus an additional 24‑month degree option
• GS‑05 – Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent, demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care, and effective education to patients and family members
• GS‑06 – Completion of at least one additional year of qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent, technical proficiency in patient care, medication administration, emergency interventions, and preceptor responsibilities

• Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
• Repayment is limited to $40,000 annually - up to $100,000 in lifetime awards
• Participants must sign a three‑year service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program
• Contact VHAV
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• Major duties include - but are not limited to:
  Provide hands‑on care to residents - including administering medications - monitoring vital signs - and assisting with daily activities such as bathing - dressing - and eating
• Assist in medical procedures - wound care - and other treatments as directed by the registered nurses (RNs) and physicians
• Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions to RNs and physicians ensuring timely and appropriate medical interventions
• Maintain detailed records of residents’ health status - treatments - and progress
• Offer emotional support to residents - helping to create a comforting and supportive environment
• Provide patient/family education on an individual basis according to VA guidelines for care and self‑management
• Support family members with care and compassion during the end‑of‑life process - and assist with the necessary arrangements for the body after death
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals - including RNs - physicians - therapists - and social workers - to develop and implement care plans tailored to each resident’s needs
• Participate in unit committees and activities as directed
• Work schedule:
  
  This is a 24/7 unit with a…