Licensed Practical Nurse-VA Community Living Center
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc., Gainesville, FL, United States
Summary
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.
Qualifications
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
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) – no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are 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 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant
Licensure – Active, full, current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. – Puerto Rico) – 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 (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above – the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
GS‑03 – None beyond the basic requirements
LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. – medication administration)
... (continued list items from GS‑04 to GS‑06, including responsibilities and required knowledge, as in the original description)
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Preferred Experience: Long term and hospice care preferred but not required
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.
Duties
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 VHAV23SLRP@va.gov for more information
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 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 variety of full‑time and part‑time schedules – including day, evening, and night shifts
Alternating weekends and holidays required
Specific schedules will be discussed during the interview process
Shift Differential – 10% of basic pay for work performed during regularly scheduled hours between 6pm and 6am
Weekend Premium – 25% of basic pay for work performed between midnight Friday and midnight Sunday
Holiday Pay – 2 times basic hourly rate for regularly scheduled – non‑overtime work on a designated holiday
Physical Requirements – This position requires some degree of fitness, strength, and agility; duties require extensive periods of standing and walking; working with patients requires regular bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting arm overhead, and similar activities
Pre‑employment evaluation required
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); selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service experience
Parental Leave – After 12 months of employment – up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with 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 eligible childcare costs up to a monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement – Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA; insurance – federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care
Telework – Not Available; Virtual – This is not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) – Not Authorized
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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.
Qualifications
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
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) – no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are 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 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant
Licensure – Active, full, current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. – Puerto Rico) – 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 (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above – the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade
The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
GS‑03 – None beyond the basic requirements
LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g. – medication administration)
... (continued list items from GS‑04 to GS‑06, including responsibilities and required knowledge, as in the original description)
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Preferred Experience: Long term and hospice care preferred but not required
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.
Duties
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 VHAV23SLRP@va.gov for more information
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 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 variety of full‑time and part‑time schedules – including day, evening, and night shifts
Alternating weekends and holidays required
Specific schedules will be discussed during the interview process
Shift Differential – 10% of basic pay for work performed during regularly scheduled hours between 6pm and 6am
Weekend Premium – 25% of basic pay for work performed between midnight Friday and midnight Sunday
Holiday Pay – 2 times basic hourly rate for regularly scheduled – non‑overtime work on a designated holiday
Physical Requirements – This position requires some degree of fitness, strength, and agility; duties require extensive periods of standing and walking; working with patients requires regular bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting arm overhead, and similar activities
Pre‑employment evaluation required
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); selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service experience
Parental Leave – After 12 months of employment – up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with 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 eligible childcare costs up to a monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement – Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA; insurance – federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care
Telework – Not Available; Virtual – This is not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) – Not Authorized
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