Licensed Practical Nurse – Primary Care Patient Aligned Care Team
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse job on a Patient Aligned Care Team at the Veterans Health Administration in Dubuque, Iowa, posted by the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The nurse works Monday to Friday and is supervised by a Registered Nurse, who gives general direction. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can help repay student loans.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
- Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
- Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
Open to current permanent VA employees, current permanent federal employees of other agencies, and all U.S. citizens. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Veterans' preference does not apply.
What you would do
- Collaborate with other care teams about patient care needs.
- Record and report patient vital signs and measurements.
- Perform nursing tasks such as oxygen therapy, immunizations, and medication administration.
- Assist with minor procedures, equipment, supplies, and patient comfort.
- Watch for changes in patient condition and report them to the RN or provider.
- Teach patients and families about self-management, prevention, and wellness.
Do you qualify for GS-3 to GS-6?
With experience: For GS-4, 6 months of experience as an LPN or LVN qualifies. For GS-5, you need 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level. For GS-6, you need 1 more year at the GS-5 level. Prior clinical and phlebotomy experience is preferred.
With education: You must be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing school approved by your state or accredited by NLNAC. Military health training accepted by a state licensing body also qualifies. For GS-4, graduating from an approved school of at least 24 months can qualify instead of experience. Schools must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized body.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Active, full, current, unrestricted license as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or D.C.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (training provided)
How to apply well
What to send:
- Long-form resume or CV (the 2-page resume limit does not apply)
- Supplemental document with written answers to KSAs (highly recommended for GS-5 and GS-6)
- Transcript if you use education to qualify
- Professional certification if applicable
- Disability letter (VA) if applicable
- SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
How you will be rated: You are rated on how well your application meets the qualifications. Applicants are referred in this order without regard to veterans' preference: internal, VA nationwide, other federal agencies, then all U.S. citizens.
Tips for this job:
- Submit a long-form resume or CV that clearly shows your nursing dates, hours, and duties, since your application will be verified.
- If you plan to qualify through school, include your transcript and confirm your school is accredited.
- Submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment if you want student loan repayment help.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Not a virtual position.
Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment), with awards up to $200,000 over one to five years. You must apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are not eligible.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Background and security investigation
- Online onboarding with identification acceptable under I-9 rules; non-REAL ID driver's licenses not accepted
- Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation or examination
- Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
- 1 or 2-year trial period
- Applicants pending education or licensure may be tentatively selected but not hired until requirements are met
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $39,124 – $62,990 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-3 to GS-6 · General Schedule
- Location
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Practical Nurse (0620)
- Announcement
- CBSY-13102886-27-JH
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