Licensed Practical Nurse — Ambulatory & Primary Care

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN) to join the nursing team. The LVN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs assignments requiring licensure as a vocational nurse.

Qualifications include a current LPN/LVN license, English proficiency, and graduation from an approved program. The full performance level is GS-06 with multiple grade levels and a grandfathering provision for current VHA employees where applicable.

Qualifications

• Current, full, active LPN/LVN license in the United States
• English language proficiency for direct patient care per policy
• Education: graduation from an approved practical nursing program
• Citizenship: US citizen or qualified under VA policy

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician
• Perform assignments requiring licensure as a practical nurse
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing procedures and maintain patient safety and comfort
• Adhere to VA policies and demonstrate professional conduct and teamwork

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN) to join the nursing team. The LVN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs assignments requiring licensure as a vocational nurse.

Qualifications include a current LPN/LVN license, English proficiency, and graduation from an approved program. The full performance level is GS-06 with multiple grade levels and a grandfathering provision for current VHA employees where applicable.