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Licensed Vocational Nurse (Outpatient), Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Licensed Vocational Nurse job in primary care at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, part of the Veterans Health Administration. Two positions are open, and the job will close once 50 applications are received, which may be before the official closing date.

2 vacancies

It may close early. This announcement will close once 50 applications are received, which may happen before the closing date.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. The job is open to the public, and also to current permanent VA employees and current permanent federal employees of other agencies.

What you would do

  • Record vital signs and take patient intake histories.
  • Prepare and give medications and immunizations.
  • Assist physicians with physicals and procedures.
  • Perform diabetic foot exams and assist with female wellness exams.
  • Clear annual clinical reminders and record patient information accurately.
  • Help orient new employees and give feedback on their work.

Do you qualify for GS-3 to GS-6?

With experience: Your experience sets your grade, which can range from GS-4 to GS-6. GS-4 needs six months of LPN or LVN work, or one year of nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or similar patient care facility; GS-5 needs one year at the GS-4 level; GS-6 needs one year at the GS-5 level.

With education: Graduation from a practical or vocational nursing school approved by the state or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) when you finished the program. Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months also qualifies you for GS-4. Military health care training accepted by your state licensing body can also count. The school must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, active, current and unrestricted license as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • License
  • Cover letter, if applicable
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Disability letter (Schedule A or VA), if applicable

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, based on your online questionnaire and documents. Your experience, resume and documents will be verified, and missing or unclear information may make you ineligible or lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit a long-form resume or CV. The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job.
  • Include your transcript if you use your nursing school to qualify, and confirm your school is accredited.
  • Describe your nursing experience clearly and specifically, with dates and hours, because the VA will verify it and will not assume details.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 7:30am to 4:00pm. The tour of duty and location may change based on patient care needs.

Incentives and relocation: Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are not authorized. Benefits include 37 to 50 days of paid time off per year, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months, a child care subsidy after 60 days, a federal pension, a federal 401K with up to 5% from VA, and federal health, vision, dental and life insurance.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Possible pre-employment physical exam
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, unless exempt for medical or religious reasons
  • Acceptable ID for onboarding; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

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
$55,422 – $89,858 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-3 to GS-6 · General Schedule
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Practical Nurse (0620)
Announcement
CAZM-13090679-27-LAH

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