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Licensed Practical Nurse (Long Term Care) – Education Debt Reduction Program Authorized

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Licensed Practical Nurse job with the Veterans Health Administration at the Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center in Amarillo, Texas. You would give daily care to residents in a long-term care unit, and the schedule is a rotating night shift. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can repay student loans, and there is 1 vacancy.

1 vacancy

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 the public and to current federal employees. You must be a U.S. citizen.

What you would do

  • Provide daily care to residents, including dressing, hygiene, nail care, and toileting.
  • Complete wound care treatments as ordered by the physician.
  • Complete weekly skin reassessment notes and other nursing documentation.
  • Answer the nurse call system and alarms, and respond quickly to resident needs.
  • Use VA computer systems such as CPRS, BCMA, and EMR.

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

With experience: To reach GS-4, you need 6 months of work as an LPN or LVN. GS-5 needs 1 year at the GS-4 level, and GS-6 needs 1 more year at the GS-5 level. Long term care experience and 2 years of nursing experience are preferred.

With education: Graduation from a practical or vocational nursing school approved by a state agency or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). For GS-4, graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months can count instead of experience. Military health training accepted for full LPN/LVN licensure may also count.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Active, full, current, and unrestricted Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse 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 CV
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • License copy, if applicable
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Other documents listed in the Required Documents section, if they apply to you

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

Tips for this job:

  • If you want student loan help, submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment.
  • If you use education to qualify, include a transcript and only list schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accreditor.
  • Describe your nursing experience clearly and specifically, including dates and hours, because the VA will verify it.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, rotating schedule from 7:30 pm to 8:00 am.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) for student loan repayment. Award up to $200,000 for one to five years, decided after review. You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are not eligible. Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Onboarding requires acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, or 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
$49,257 – $78,895 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-3 to GS-6 · General Schedule
Location
Amarillo, Texas
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
CAZM-13105789-27-JLH

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