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Licensed Practical Nurse – Community Living Center

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This job is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at the VA Butler Healthcare in Butler, PA, in the Community Living Center. The nurse gives direct, hands-on care to Veterans with physical, mental, and behavioral needs. The posting has 5 vacancies, is open continuous, and includes rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

5 vacancies

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.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

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

This job is open to the public, so U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. Current federal employees of VA can also apply under the internal option.

What you would do

  • Give immunizations after completing the Immunization Competency Module.
  • Carry out care plans and report patient changes to the RN.
  • Monitor intravenous (IV) therapy once competency is verified.
  • Take vital signs and routine checks, such as blood pressure and EKGs.
  • Make frequent rounds and report unsafe or unpredictable patient behavior.

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

With experience: For GS-4, you need 6 months of experience as an LPN, or 1 year of nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or similar supervised care facility. GS-5 requires 1 year of experience at the GS-4 level, and GS-6 requires 1 more year at the GS-5 level.

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

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, active, current, unrestricted LPN or LVN license in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV (the 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job)
  • Official transcript
  • Copy of your LPN or LVN license
  • Professional certification, if you have one
  • DD-214, VA disability letter, or SF-50, only if they apply to you

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. VA will verify your application, resume, and documents. Errors or missing information may lower your rating or affect your eligibility.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume or CV must be long-form and show clear dates and hours per week for each nursing job.
  • Include your transcript, since it is required and education must come from accredited schools.
  • Volunteer work counts as qualifying experience, so list any relevant unpaid nursing care work.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. 8-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. Compressed or flexible schedules are authorized.

Incentives and relocation: This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can repay student loans up to $200,000. Former EDRP participants are not eligible. You may also get credit toward annual leave for prior work or military service, if approved before your start date. A higher pay step may be set for higher or unique qualifications.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment; refusal means no job
  • 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 acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Pre-employment physical exam
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, unless you get an approved exemption
  • 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
$45,095 – $77,836 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-3 to GS-6 · General Schedule
Location
Butler, Pennsylvania
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
5
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Practical Nurse (0620)
Announcement
CBSZ-13100856-27-TG

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