Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Biloxi (MS)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 59,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Biloxi, MS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to work within the Office of Community Care.

You will perform nursing duties under Nurse Manager guidance, coordinating care across clinics and community resources, and ensuring accurate documentation in patient records. The role requires handling complex procedures with technical proficiency, assisting with diagnostic tests, and supporting patient access to care while maintaining strong customer

Qualifications

Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures.
Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
Full performance level GS-06; education/experience requirements vary by grade.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care within the Office of Community Care in Biloxi, coordinating care with Community Partners.
Perform clinical tasks with advanced technical competence and equipment handling.
Record and review data in electronic health records; obtain medical information from patients.
Schedule appointments in line with VHA guidelines and community care resources.
Assist in patient instruction and resolution of complaints; interact with internal and external customers.

Skills

LPN/LVN duties

Patient care coordination

Electronic health records

Education

Education verification per DOE

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is not eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

Key Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurse working int the Office of Community Care, Biloxi VA. Duties: 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. Performs within this functional statement under guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee.

Assigned tasks require advanced technical competence and skill, to include other duties but are not limited to: Work involves specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or care in the community resources Coordinates care with Community Partners.

Providing information to patients necessary to resolve complaints; interacting with both internal and external customers Reviewing and documenting in electronic health records Obtaining medical information from patients; confirming care, requesting patient records, Schedules appointments in accordance with VHA national scheduling U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration guidelines, and other duties as assigned.

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday- Friday: 08:00am-4:30pm(Subject to Change Based on the Needs of the Facility) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

Paid Time Off: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00051F, 00284F, 00052F, 00053F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

GS-06: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities continued: Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure.

Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06.Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing.

May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.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/. 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 $32435 – $59031/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.