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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Kansas City, MO
Salary: $31,054.00 - $44,843.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
Phone: (816)922-2522

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 745486 

There are currently two vacancies for Licensed Practical Nurses in the Primary Care Specialty Clinics (Silver/Gold).  The individual in this position works under the periodic supervision of a professional nurse and is responsible for the nursing care provided to the patients assigned to him/her. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs such tasks as preparing and administering prescribed treatments and medications; identifying and interpreting deviations in patient’s normal state of health to initiate nursing actions as appropriate; recognizing patient/family teaching needs to provide information or seeking out resources to meet those needs; providing and documenting health teaching conducted.  Must be able to work effectively with patients/families, physicians, other professionals, and support personnel in accomplishing required tasks/assignments.  The tour of duty will be days, Monday through Friday, with occasional need to work to 5:30PM to meet patient care needs.  The incumbent will be under the supervision of the Nurse Manager for the assigned clinic.

 

Salary and grade will be determined upon qualifications and experience

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.  How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

 

One year of med/surg experience preferred; derm/ortho/urology/ambulatory care experience preferred.  IV certification needed. Candidates who meet the appropriate requirements contained in the standard will be considered.  Applicants who have previously applied for similar position must reapply to be considered.

 

First area of consideration will be given to permanent Kansas City VAMC employees.  Internal and External Candidates will be considered.   This announcement may be used to fill identical positions vacated within six months of any selections made from the original announcement.

 

Salary and grade will be determined upon qualifications and experience

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.  How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

 

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .  

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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U. S. Citizenship

Must pass pre-employment examination

English Language Proficiency required

Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required

Background and-or Security Investigation required