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Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse- Specialty Clinics
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 120 days ago
On-site Jackson, MS $45K – $71K Apply by Jun 12, 2026 Practical Nurse ESFJISFJISTJ Customer SuccessHealthcare
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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Specialty Clinics will provide safe, routine care to Veterans at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS; within both inpatient and outpatient units. The primary responsibility of the LPN is to provide quality care for the Veteran, while providing exceptional customer service.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The staff Licensed Practical Nurse will provide safe, routine care to Veterans within both inpatient and outpatient units at the G.V.
- →(Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
- →This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital.
- →The duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Specialty Clinics may include, but are not limited to: a.
- →Patient Care/Care Planning 1.
- →Provides a limited range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems .2.
- →Works under the supervision of an RN or PROVIDER. 3.
- →Recognizes the need for emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or PROVIDER. 4.
- →Collects data relevant to patient's learning needs, learning preference and readiness to learn. 5.
- →Prevents urgent care and/or unplanned visits based on patient centered care, with early intervention. 6.
- →Assists in monitoring for any evidence of abuse/neglect and demonstrates knowledge of the abuse reporting process. 7.
- →Encourages patient to verbalize concerns and fears regarding end-of- life issues and losses. 8.
- →Implements interventions to maintain skin integrity and prevent skin breakdown. 9.
- →Adapts the environment to promote comfort and maximal functioning, self- care and independence. 10.
Requirements
- ✓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 form(s) 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, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓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; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 752cd4da-718c-43c6-98c6-7f996b719494
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