Licensed Practical Nurse

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Rainbow City (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Alabama is seeking an LPN/LVN to join our Nursing Service team. This entry-level opportunity requires graduation from an approved practical nursing program, active licensure, and the ability to perform medication administration under supervision.

Applicants must meet citizenship and English proficiency requirements, and be able to meet physical demands. This on-site role offers professional growth within VA healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in the United States.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties within the scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Adhere to VA policies and Safety/Quality standards in patient care.
• Meet physical requirements and work under supervision as assigned.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

LPN/LVN licensure

Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

United States Citizenship

Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

English Language Proficiency

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.

Education

Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Exceptions include health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/ LVN.

Licensure

Active, full, current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), of the United States or the District of Columbia.

Grade Determinations

In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade.

GS-03

None beyond the basic requirements. LPNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license (e.g., medication administration); however, completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-03.

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements

Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing or speech may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.