Licensed Vocational Nurse - Domiciliary

Diversity Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Federal benefits package

Job summary

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the night shift in the Mental Health unit at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. The LVN delivers safe, Veteran-centered care, documents patient responses, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support outcomes.

Essential duties include direct patient care, medication administration, and monitoring, with emphasis on assessment, education, and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program.
• Full, active, unrestricted LVN/LPN license in the United States.
• English proficiency for VA requirements (spoken and written).
• Preferred 1–2 years of mental health experience.
• Ability to perform nursing procedures, vital signs, assessments, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including medications, treatments, wound care, and monitoring.
• Document observations and report changes to RN or provider promptly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care across settings.
• Assist in emergency response and resuscitation when indicated.
• Maintain infection control practices and ensure patient safety in the unit.
• Support development and modification of treatment plans with the care team.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

Mental health experience

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Wound care

Education

Practical or vocational nursing program

Active LPN/LVN license

Job description

Summary

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within Nursing - Mental Health for the night shift at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. As a vital member of the nursing team - the LVN delivers safe - high-quality - Veteran-centered care - recognizes and reports changes in patient condition - and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support positive Veteran outcomes.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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
• Licensure: Full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United states - or District of Columbia
• 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
• Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Mental Health
• Experience independently obtaining and trending vital signs - pain scores - targeted assessments - health histories - and clinical screenings (PHQ-9 - AUDIT-C - suicide risk - fall risk - etc.)
• Experience recognizing subtle clinical changes and initiating appropriate actions while notifying the RN or provider
• Experience performing EKGs
• Experience with glucose monitoring and specialty point-of-care testing
• Experience assisting with complex wound care
• Experience performing ear lavage
• 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

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities Demonstrates technical proficiency in initiating - performing - and completing a broad range of nursing duties for residents with diverse medical - mental-health - and psychosocial needs
• Provides direct patient care - including medication administration - treatments - wound care - health monitoring - and supportive care in accordance with LVN scope of practice
• Selects and sequences care procedures based on assessed resident needs and clinical judgement
• Assessment - Observation & Reporting Recognizes and appropriately responds to subtle or less obvious physical and emotional changes in a Veteran's condition
• Documents observations thoroughly and reports changes requiring higher-level intervention to the RN or provider in a timely manner
• Contributes to ongoing assessments and care planning discussions
• Emergency Response & Safety Identifies emergency situations promptly and initiates appropriate preliminary interventions
• Assists in resuscitation procedures as indicated and seeks RN or provider support immediately
• Maintains awareness of environmental safety needs - correcting or reporting hazards and equipment malfunctions
• Medication & Treatment Management Ensures safe - accurate medication administration - including controlled substances following VA policy
• Monitors and documents Veteran reaction to medications and treatments - reporting concerning findings
• Maintains medication storage areas and assists with medication reconciliation when required
• Care Coordination & Treatment Plan Involvement Actively contributes to the development - revision - and modification of individualized treatment plans
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care across residential - outpatient - and specialty service Guides residents in understanding treatment goals and encourages adherence to therapeutic activities
• Documentation Documents care accurately and independently in approved VA systems
• Ensures that documentation reflects assessments - interventions - responses - and significant clinical information in compliance with VHA policy
• Work requires general review - indicating full-performance proficiency
• Resident Support & Therapeutic Environment Reinforces program expectations - supports recovery-oriented engagement - and models respectful communication
• Encourages independence - self-management - and participation in programming and whole-health activities
• Infection Control & Environmental Responsibilities Adheres to infection-control protocols - ensures cleanliness - and promotes sanitation within residential spaces
• Participates in environmental rounds and helps maintain a safe - recovery-focused environment
• Work Schedule: Night Shift - 7:30pm - 8:00am - Including weekends and holidays Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized