Department of Veterans Affairs
Licensed Practical Nurse- Primary Care
Spirit Lake, Iowa
Sponsorship not specified$43k-$70kDetected 14 hours ago
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Lottery odds (Level I)39
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About the role
- In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
- 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).
Requirements
- English Language Proficiency.
- 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-05 - Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
Compensation
- $43k-$70k
Benefits
- At the Spirit Lake VA Clinic, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses play a vital role in delivering patient-centered care that supports the health, safety, and dignity of Veterans.
- In this outpatient primary care setting, you will help ensure smooth clinic flow, reinforce education, perform focused screenings, and contribute to a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality care.
- 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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