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Licensed Practical Nurse-Community Living Center/Geriatric Extended Care
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Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39200, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, LPN/LVN
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Licensed Practical Nurse – Community Living Center / Geriatric Extended Care
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay rangeThis 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.
Base pay range$44,717.00/yr - $69,898.00/yr
SummaryThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
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. - 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). - 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. - Grade determinations:
The experience and Knowledge‑Skill‑Abilities (KSAs) required below must be evident in your resume.
No experience beyond the basic requirements.
- a. Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN.
- b. Graduation from an approved school and one year of experience in a medical–nursing setting.
- c. Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
- a. Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS‑4 level or equivalent.
- AND – Demonstrated KSAs including knowledge of practical nursing care, collaboration with RN/MD, medication administration, emergency response, documentation, and professional interaction.
- a. Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS‑5 level or equivalent.
- AND – Demonstrated KSAs including technical proficiency in patient care, judgment in procedure sequencing, medication administration, patient education, emergency interventions, and continuous improvement of nursing practice.
- Three consecutive years of LPN experience.
- Two years of Long‑Term Care experience.
- Experience assisting in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Range of Motion (ROM).
- Reference: Nursing Qualification Standards.
- The Licensed Practical Nurse applies person‑centered care, tailoring treatment plans to individual patients.
- Provision of Care:
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) such as mobility, hygiene, grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding.
- Ensure meal consumption and safe feeding practices, including dysphagia precautions.
- Administer oral and enteral medications, ensuring tube patency and proper positioning.
- Perform hydration rounds and assist with dental hygiene and bath care using non‑aggressive techniques.
- Set up and administer oxygen therapy, supervise suctioning, tracheostomy care, incentive spirometry, and medication administration following the six rights.
- Documentation:
- Record observations, changes, and deviations from normal in the medical record.
- Chart drug response and adverse reactions promptly.
- Preceptor:
- Orient, educate, and support less experienced staff in complex procedures.
- Resident Safety:
- Follow infection prevention policies and use proper body‑mechanics techniques for turning, ambulation, and transfer.
- Schedule:
Rotating tours including weekends and holidays as required by facility needs. - Compensation:
Competitive salary with regular increases, paid time off (37‑50 days), and benefits such as federal pension, 401(k), health benefits, and childcare subsidy based on income. - EDRP and Relocation: EDRP currently authorized for former participants, relocation assistance not authorized.
Entry level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionHealth Care Provider – Government Administration
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