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Licensed Practical Nurse ( Long Term Care-Dallas CLC A) – EDRP Authorized

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse job in long term care at the Dallas VA Medical Center, part of the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, Texas. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can help repay student loans. The schedule is 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend, and the announcement may be used to fill more vacancies.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This job 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.

  • 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.
  • 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 announcement says it is open to the public, and the agency clarifies that it is also open to current permanent VA employees, current permanent federal employees of other agencies, and all U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Check vital signs and document patient health readings
  • Report changes in patient condition to the RN or provider
  • Give permitted medications and watch for reactions
  • Keep accurate patient care records in CPRS
  • Teach Veterans and families about medications and safety

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

With experience: Six months of experience as an LPN or LVN qualifies you for GS-4. One year of qualifying experience at GS-4 qualifies you for GS-5, and one more year at GS-5 is needed for GS-6. Experience should show practical nursing care work.

With education: You must be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing school approved by the state or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission at the time you finished. Exceptions include certain military health training accepted by a state licensing board, and some licenses granted without graduating from an approved school.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Active, full, current, and unrestricted LPN or LVN license 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 your school to qualify
  • License copy
  • DD-214 if it applies to you
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Cover letter if you choose to include one

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

Tips for this job:

  • Include a long-form resume that clearly shows your LPN or LVN dates, hours per week, and duties
  • Send your transcript if you use your nursing school to qualify
  • Complete the full questionnaire and upload all required documents by the closing date, since missing items can hurt your rating

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend. You may be required to work other shifts, be on call, or work weekends and holidays. You may also be asked to work in other units, including community clinics.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program can repay student loans, with an award of up to $200,000 decided after review. Apply within four months of appointment.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Drug test with 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
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID if using a driver's license)
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • 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
$52,994 – $83,186 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-3 to GS-6 · General Schedule
Location
Dallas, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Practical Nurse (0620)
Announcement
CAZM-13105254-27-JC

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