Licensed Practical Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

City of Syracuse (NY)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 73,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Federal health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to support specialty care. The role includes performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, and coordinating patient care with the healthcare team.

The position offers competitive pay, paid time off, parental leave, childcare subsidy, retirement benefits, and federal insurance options. Employment is on-site with regular salary progression.

Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure required.
Experience in a specialty care or hospital setting preferred.
Ability to perform charting and report abnormal results.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic tests such as 12 lead EKGs.
Monitors, reports and records vital signs.
Sets up and assists provider with procedures.
Performs glucometer testing and urine collection.
Performs measurement for compression stockings.
Schedules appointments.
Checks in, rooms, and checks out patients.
Annually validated for competency in the Handling and Care of RME.

Skills

EKG

Vital signs

Glucometer testing

Urine collection

Point of care testing

Compression stockings

Scheduling appointments

Education

LPN/LVN licensure

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional LPN assigned to Specialty Care setting will perform duties which may include but are not limited to Performs diagnostic test such as 12 lead EKGs. Accurately monitors, reports and records vital signs, i e temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weights, major pulse point, peripheral circulatory checks, and neurological checks.

Set's up and assists provider with procedures Performs glucometer testing, Performs urine collection and point of care testing Performs measurement for compression stockings Identify and report abnormal results to RN/Provider Scheduling appointments Checks in, rooms, and checks out patients Validated Annually for Competency in the Handling and Care of RME Other tasks as assigned as part of Specialty Clinics Work Schedule: Monday through Friday Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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 experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the 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 total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 70597-O

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $44513 – $73085/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.