Job Listing: LPN - AETC/4N
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - St. Louis Metro area, MOLicensed Practical Nurse
Ambulatory Evaluation and Treatment Center
AETC-4NORTH
NURSING SERVICE
The duty station is the John Cochran Division; however, the duty station may be changed to one or multiple associated VAMC locations within the metropolitan St. Louis, MO area based on the needs of the medical center.
Major Duties
1. Performs the functions of a licensed practical nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating all assigned patient care under the direction of a RN and in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary team.2. The incumbent’s assignment will predominantly involve the care of patients with acute medical-surgical needs with or without additional geriatric, rehab, palliative or long term medical needs. 3. The incumbent will be responsible for direct patient care, medication/IV administration, knowledge of equipment utilization and safety, patient/family education, documentation of patient care and coordinating the care for a group of patients.4. The incumbent will participate in the unit and service performance improvement activities and will adhere to established policies of Nursing, and the Medical Center.5. The incumbent observes patients rights and provides care with humanism, respect and dignity.How to Apply
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.See Documents Required below. Call point of contact for application procedure.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference or eligibility for VRA or VEOA, provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. You will be contacted to request submission of the DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Tentative five-point preference will be granted to Veterans initially. Full preference will be granted upon receipt of your paperwork.
Submit VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations, along with a copy of current licensure. Resumes must include the following information (in addition to specific information requested elsewhere in this vacancy announcement): announcement number, veteran's preference, and social security number. Applications should include all experience, education, training, self-development, awards, commendations, outside activities, or other information relevant to the announced vacancy.
Contact Information:
Mary Coleman
Phone: 3142896479
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA MEDICAL CENTER
915 N. Grand
ST. LOUIS, MO 63125
US
What To Expect Next:
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Required Skills
Qualifications
U.S. Citizen; graduate of a school of practical nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency. Current, full, unrestricted licensure as a graduate licensed practical nurse in a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in Licensure for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Saint Peters | |
| Experience:Any | State: Missouri | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:63376 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 29,275.00 - 41,139.00 USD per year
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
Under a special program, we may reimburse a part of your Federally insured student loan. Our human resources office can provide additional information on the program.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
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