Department of Veterans Affairs
Practical Nurse
Ashtabula, Ohio
Sponsorship not specified$62k-$81kDetected 1 day ago
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Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- The Ashtabula County VA Clinic offers general medical care, including primary care, behavioral health, diabetes care, laboratory services, nutrition services, and more.
- 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.
- Verification can be obtained from the State approving agency or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006.
Requirements
- English Language Proficiency.
- Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in [both] spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
- Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated in section A, 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.
- Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions
- Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
- Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.
Nice to have
- Preferred Experience: Primary Care experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Compensation
- $62k-$81k
Benefits
- 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.
Company info
- Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other internal/external customers.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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
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