Department of Veterans Affairs
Licensed Practical Nurse
Freeport, Illinois
Sponsorship not specified$46k-$72kDetected 1 day ago
Customer SupportPatient CareCommunication
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role30
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
- Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
- 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.
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.
- Individuals at this grade level are expected to have a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures.
- Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions
Compensation
- $46k-$72k
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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