Licensed Vocational Nurse PACT Sorrento Valley

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in the Sorrento Valley, CA clinic.

The role focuses on direct patient care within a complex healthcare system that spans inpatient and outpatient services for Veterans. Responsibilities include specimen collection, medication administration, EHR documentation, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Perform LVN/LPN duties within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) at the North County San Diego Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Sorrento Valley, CA.
• Obtain/collect specimens as ordered and provide direct patient care and support; recognize changes requiring intervention.
• Complete EHR documentation and sign patient activity within required timelines and protocols.
• Administer medications and treatments to patients with complex nursing needs; assist with care coordination.
• Educate patients on medications, procedures, discharge instructions, and disease management; maintain patient confidentiality.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Care Team; participate in performance improvement activities and staff education.
• Participate in morning huddles, staff meetings, and provide in-services as needed; document patient responses and outcome progress.
• Perform bedside point-of-care testing (e.g., nasal swabs, pregnancy tests) and respond to urgent or emergent situations.

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse PACT Sorrento Valley

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The License Vocational Nurse will be responsible for providing care within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic for North County San Diego for the following location: Sorrento Valley, CA

Key Responsibilities

LVN/LPN duties. This position requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 1a complex healthcare system that encompasses a variety of Inpatient and Outpatient services to Veterans. Obtains/collects specimens as ordered. Provides direct patient care and support for the patient. Recognizes changes in patient's condition and deviations from baseline that require immediate intervention.

Responds to emergent patient conditions in a safe and effective manner, i.e., effectively recognizes life- threatening situations and takes immediate action. Executes interventions in accordance with treatment plans. Completes Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation and signs all patient related activity while following documentation timelines and protocols (i.e., within tour of duty, closing encounters per policy).

Documentation is factual, objective, accurate, consistent, timely, and complete in electronic medical record. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Provides timely patient follow-up. Administers medications and treatments to patients with complex nursing problems. Assists with coordinating care of patient. Implements nursing interventions/orders in a timely and complete manner.

Provide patient education related to managing risk factors, medications, procedures, and other medical regimens related to disease process/specialty clinic, within scope of practice. Adheres to ethical principles and standards in delivering care. Collaborates and communicates effectively with the Interdisciplinary Care Team regarding patient care. Demonstrate mandatory and clinical competencies of the position.

Educates patients on provided discharge instructions related to their disease process, ensuring the patient can ask questions. Apply infection control measures appropriately in delivering care. Alerts providers (physicians/nurse practitioners) of abnormal signs and symptoms and/or abnormal test results to expedite care. Recognizes changes in patient's condition and deviations from baseline that require immediate intervention.

Participates in coaching and mentoring of colleagues or new employees. Participates in daily DMS huddles and unit specific staff meetings. Provides in-services related to team building or specialty care as needed. Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes. Seeks opportunity for self-improvement. Participates in continuous performance improvements.

Performs bedside Point of Care testing, such as: nasal swabs, pregnancy testing. Recognizes potential urgent or emergent patient care situations, actively provide BLS care, and able to rapidly call a "Rapid Response Treatment (RRT)" or "Code Blue" emergency. The LVN/LPN must be able to recognize changes in a patient's condition, such as shortness of breath, changes in skin condition (i.e., diaphoresis, flushness), tachycardia, or sudden loss of consciousness.

Knowledge of external regulatory standards relevant to the scope and protocols of the position, such as the Joint Commission to meet accreditation standards and the mission and goals of VASDHS. Demonstrate ability to be self-directed in clinical practice and works to the maximum of licensure scope.

Actively participates in interdisciplinary committees, task forces or other groups to improve organizational performance through collaboration with other health care providers across service lines for the betterment of the patient. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Addition requirements for Patient Aligned Care Teams: LVN/LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to and assisting with care coordination of Primary Care patients within Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACTs), supporting services and clinics throughout the VA San Diego Healthcare System.

PACT clinics operate Monday through Saturday, with variable hours to support Veteran care needs Gather additional data (face to face, via phone or video conferencing) related to patient needs for treatment determination PACT. Participates in PACT performance measure activities such as, but not limited to, non-complex 2-day post-discharge calls, clinical reminder compliance, aspects of chronic disease management.

Assists with coordinating care of patients, including patients consulted through Clinical Video Tele-Health visits. Assure patients have pre-appointment requirements completed prior to PCP appointment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0700-1730 Telework: Not Available Driving: Required Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $58741 – $93292/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.