Licensed Vocational Nurse (4K) - Department of Veterans Affairs (Temple, TX)
This is a bargaining unit position.
DUTIES:
IF PATIENT NEEDS ARISE, THE INCUMBENT OF THE ABOVE POSITION MAY BE REASSIGNED WITHIN THE CENTRAL TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
GS-3.
None beyond the basic requirements.
(LVNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license; however, completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved).
GS-4.
Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
LVNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and techniques.
GS-5.
Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
GS-6.
Completion of at least 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN.
Please click on the link below to view the full
Qualifications:
VA Handbook 5005 at BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.
S.
citizenship.
Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Must be a graduate of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the National League for Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.
S.
C.
7402(d) and 7407(d).
Must have a full, current, active and unrestricted license as a graduate licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.
e.
, Puerto Rico) of the United States or District of Columbia.
Must meet physical standards as indicated in VA Handbook 5019.
PREFERRED
Qualifications:
1.
A minimum of threeyears of successful clinical nursing practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
2.
Two years' experience in ambulatory care/outpatient care.
3.
Demonstrated skill in performing multiple tasks, managing assignments, and expediting oral and written communications.
4.
Demonstrated ability to interact with others effectively and appropriately, presenting a professional image of the service and the VA.
5.
Skill in utilizing VistA, BCMA, CPRS, Outlook, fax machines, copiers, etc.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Grades and salaries will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB).
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References :
VA Handbook 5005 available in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing.
Transferring patients and objects may be required.
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures.
Veterans' Preference:
required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Other(VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations) Resume Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Cover Letter DD-214 OF-306 Other Veterans Document SF-15 SF-50 Transcript VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available (required).
Resume (required) Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online.
Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE:
If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page Fax your documents to 1-478-###-####.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
View Occupational Questionnaire.
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-###-####.
Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Source:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
DUTIES:
IF PATIENT NEEDS ARISE, THE INCUMBENT OF THE ABOVE POSITION MAY BE REASSIGNED WITHIN THE CENTRAL TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
GS-3.
None beyond the basic requirements.
(LVNs at this grade level are expected to perform all duties within the scope of their license; however, completed work may require routine or detailed higher level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved).
GS-4.
Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN; or Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration.
LVNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level; however, they are expected to exercise greater judgment, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and techniques.
GS-5.
Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
GS-6.
Completion of at least 1 year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN.
Please click on the link below to view the full
Qualifications:
VA Handbook 5005 at BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.
S.
citizenship.
Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Must be a graduate of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the National League for Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.
S.
C.
7402(d) and 7407(d).
Must have a full, current, active and unrestricted license as a graduate licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.
e.
, Puerto Rico) of the United States or District of Columbia.
Must meet physical standards as indicated in VA Handbook 5019.
PREFERRED
Qualifications:
1.
A minimum of threeyears of successful clinical nursing practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
2.
Two years' experience in ambulatory care/outpatient care.
3.
Demonstrated skill in performing multiple tasks, managing assignments, and expediting oral and written communications.
4.
Demonstrated ability to interact with others effectively and appropriately, presenting a professional image of the service and the VA.
5.
Skill in utilizing VistA, BCMA, CPRS, Outlook, fax machines, copiers, etc.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
Grades and salaries will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB).
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References :
VA Handbook 5005 available in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing.
Transferring patients and objects may be required.
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures.
Veterans' Preference:
required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Other(VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations) Resume Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Cover Letter DD-214 OF-306 Other Veterans Document SF-15 SF-50 Transcript VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available (required).
Resume (required) Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online.
Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE:
If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page Fax your documents to 1-478-###-####.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
View Occupational Questionnaire.
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-###-####.
Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Source:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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