# Practical Nurse (LTC)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/24b9bf96-615e-4acd-b4c4-dbff5638aea1

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Syracuse, NY
- Salary: 44513 – 73085 USD per year

## Summary

This role supports long-term care residents at a VA facility by performing nursing duties under supervision, including medication administration, patient education, and emergency response. It's suited to licensed practical nurses seeking stable federal employment with comprehensive benefits and a structured career progression.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Required

- US citizenship or eligible noncitizen status
- English language proficiency in written and spoken communication
- Active, unrestricted LPN/LVN license in a US state, territory, or commonwealth
- Graduation from an accredited practical or vocational nursing school or equivalent military training recognized by licensing body

## Nice to have

- One year of qualifying LPN/LVN experience for GS-4 placement
- One year of GS-4 experience for GS-5 placement
- Prior work experience or military service for annual leave credit consideration

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891229300