Licensed Vocational Nurse (Community Living Center 215-3 & 215-2)

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is seeking two Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) for their Community Living Center. Responsibilities include providing patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, with specific educational and training qualifications, aiming to deliver effective patient care in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Graduate from approved nursing programs or equivalent.
• Experience requirements vary by grade level (GS-3 to GS-6).

Responsibilities

• Perform various patient care tasks under direction of RN or physician.
• Observe and document patient condition, reporting changes.
• Administer medications and treatments as per established protocols.

Skills

Technical skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Graduated from an approved school of practical or vocational nursing

Job description

Summary

The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is seeking 2 Licensed Vocational Nurse's (LVN) in Nursing Service for their Community Living Center 215-3 and 215-2. Located in Los Angeles - CA.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 06/13/2025.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: United States Citizenship English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
• Education or Training: Must be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant - or have you completed Health care education in the military service or training in the military service
• Grade Determinations: GS-3 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-4 Experience: At least (6) six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
• OR Graduation from an approved school and have (1) one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
• OR Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
• GS-5 Experience: Completion of at least one year at the GS-4 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN and can demonstrate the following: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
• [Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
• Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - and /or prescribed treatment regimes
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and [other] supportive personnel involved in the delivery of] patient care - [incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures
• Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO
• Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated - promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO - and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest
• Recognize and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
• GS-6 Experience: Completion of at least one year at the GS 5 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS 5 LPN and am technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Completed work needs only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (ND/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures
• References: VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G13 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06
• Physical Requirements: Lifting - pushing and pulling up to 35lbs Walking - standing - stooping - bending - kneeling for up to 4-6 hours intermittently
• Pushing for up to 4-5 hours intermittently
• Reaching above the shoulder required
• Carrying up to 15lbs

Duties

• This position requires the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) utilizes technical and manual skills under the direction of the Registered Nurse or a licensed physician who is assigned to the area
• This position performs a wide range of patient care and duties throughout GLAHCS
• Typical duties include but are not limited to: Completed work should need only a general review by an RN or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies and procedures
• Knowledge and ability to carry out patient care duties - including assignments in selected inpatient and/or outpatient care settings
• Technically proficient in performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Knowledge and ability to carry out patient care duties - including assignments in selected inpatient and/or outpatient care settings
• Technically proficient in performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' condition
• to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments
• and to accurately recognize - report and record relevant patient information
• Ability to observe - identify and response to patient's needs for care including medication - equipment assisted care and patient/family education
• In planning - organizing and delivering care - the LVN recognizes and considers emotional - cultural - spiritual - socio-economic - and age- related factors
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intra-muscular and/or intravenous) and other routes and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures
• Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD
• Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance from the Registered Nurse and/or physician provider - and initiate appropriate emergency interventions
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations - and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members - and other staff
• Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and to promote positive relationships - communication and socialization skills
• Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
• Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
• Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
• Work Schedule: Full-Time - Day and night Shift
• 12 hour rotating shifts - May include Weekends and or Holidays
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.