Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Care

Fadona; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for the Community Care Service. Candidates must meet specific educational and licensure requirements, including U.S. citizenship and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or meet specific VA policy requirements.
• Must have full, active, current, and unrestricted licensure as a nurse.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing

Job description

Summary

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for Licensed Practical Nurse(s) within the Community Care Service.

Qualifications

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
• 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
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• OR VHA employees who were converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160 - enacted November 21 - 1983 - and for VHA employees converted to appointments under 38 U.S.C. 7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576 - enacted October 28 - 1986
• and for their future personnel actions under this authority
• OR Individuals granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school
• Licensure: Full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or District of Columbia
• English Language Proficiency: Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements - 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.