Licensed Practical Nurse

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Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve

Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction.

And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.

Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve

Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction.

And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.



Job Summary

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1021831

Nursing Service at the VA Medical Center in Boise,  now recruiting to fill intermittent*, part-time, and full-time, temporary and permanent Licensed Practical Nurse positions to work in various areas of the hospital with varying work schedules. When applying for these positions, please include a cover letter with your resume stating (1) what duty schedule; full-time or part-time or intermittent and (2) what shifts;

days, nights, weekends, what you prefer. The evening, night and weekend shifts qualify for Differential Pay - evenings after 6:00pm and night until 6:00am is 10% of basic hourly wage, Differential Pay for Saturday and Sunday Shifts is 25% of basic hourly wage.

• Intermittent describes service performed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty and does not guarantee a specific number of hours.

The LPN provides nursing care to veterans under the direction of the RN. The LPN collects data and communicates information to assist in the assessment, implementation, education and care planning of the patient according to the local policy and standards of care. The LPN participates as a member of the primary care team in meeting the emotional and physical comfort needs of the veteran and family.

Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is grade 6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of grade 3 to grade 6. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed.

The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Duties

The LPN supports the Medical Centers goals through participation, continuing education and adhering to the LPN scope of practice. The LPN must be able to demonstrate the ability to adapt to ever changing and unpredictable situations within the clinical setting. The LPN must be competent in computerized charting. Strong Computer skills preferred. Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication effectively with patients, professional staff and others using positive communication strategies.

Candidate must possess the ability to accept direction from multiple sources, prioritize tasks and remain adaptable to change in both the work environment and assigned work load. Functions well in a fast paced, multiple distraction environment.

Key Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment examination
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
• Background and-or Security Investigation required
• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• U. S. Citizenship

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• U.S. CITIZENSHIP. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• EDUCATION:
  
  Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Exceptions include: (1) Health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as…