Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This job is for a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Veterans Health Administration in Rock Hill, SC. The nurse works under a Registered Nurse (RN) and helps observe and report changes in patients' conditions, either in person or through virtual care. It is a full-time day job with one vacancy and no telework.
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.
Open to all U.S. citizens. Veterans' preference is waived for this job series, so it does not apply.
What you would do
- Observe, record, and report changes in patient conditions.
- Prepare and give medications safely and carefully.
- Give assigned nursing care in person or through virtual visits.
- Teach patients and families about self-care, prevention, and wellness.
- Recognize urgent situations and act as the RN directs.
Do you qualify for GS-3 to GS-6?
With experience: For GS-4 you need six months of work as an LPN or LVN, or one year of nursing care work after graduating from an approved school. For GS-5 you need one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level.
With education: Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing school approved by the state or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Military health training may count if your state license accepts it. For GS-4, graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months also qualifies.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Licensed practical or vocational nurse license, as required for this job
How to apply well
What to send:
- Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- Transcript (required for all applicants)
- License, if applicable
- SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee
- Cover letter, if applicable
How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your online questionnaire and documents. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and missing or unclear information can lower your rating or make you ineligible.
Tips for this job:
- Your transcript is required, so have it ready before you apply.
- Describe your nursing experience clearly, with dates, hours per week, and specific duties, because the VA will verify it.
- Bring a REAL ID-compliant ID for onboarding, since some driver's licenses will not be accepted.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
- Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
- Must be proficient in spoken and written English
- Background and security investigation
- Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
- Pre-employment physical exam
- Must participate in the seasonal flu vaccination program
- 1 or 2-year trial period
- Must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds and do long periods of walking and standing
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
- $49,168 – $77,836 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-3 to GS-6 · General Schedule
- Location
- Rock Hill, South Carolina
- 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
- CBTB-13088751-27-DF
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