Licensed Practical Nurse- Acute Care

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Syracuse, New York$41K - $68KFull TimePractical Nursing

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Acute Care position at the Syracuse VA Medical Center provides fundamental nursing care to adult patients in acute care settings. This role focuses on developing technical competencies and delivering quality health care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide knowledge-based nursing care to assigned patients.
Demonstrate unit and department-specific competencies.
Care for adult patients with various medical conditions in acute care.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse credential.
Ability to perform assigned duties promoting quality health care.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $41,189 to $67,626 per year.
Federal benefits including health insurance and pension (FERS).
No relocation assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.
Call, weekend, and night shift requirements not specified.

This permanent role offers a stable government position with competitive federal salary scales and benefits. The position is on-site in Syracuse, NY, with no telework or remote options. Travel is not required.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Practical Nurse- Acute Care at Department of Veterans Affairs a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Practical Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Practical Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Practical Nursing position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $41k to $68k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Syracuse, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($41k–$68k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Federal Pension (FERS). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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