The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), provides direct and indirect care to assigned patients while under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Licensed practical or vocational nurses appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in (both]) spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only