Department of Veterans Affairs
Licensed Practical Nurse
Los Angeles, California
Sponsorship not specified$72k-$93kDetected 21 days ago
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Entry-level history0
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Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- United States Citizenship English Language.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- GS-5 Experience: Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the next lower level (GS-4).
- Additionally an LPN as this level will be able to demonstrate: knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
- Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures.
- LPN must be technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing car to variable patient populations
- Possess knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions
- Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs
- Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations
- Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations.
- both hands required
Compensation
- $72k-$93k
Benefits
- The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is Seeking Highly Energetic Candidates
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Basic Requirements: Citizenship
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