Vocational Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Fresno (CA)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fresno seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse/LVN to perform assigned duties that promote quality health care and outstanding customer service for Veterans. You will provide practical nursing care, assist with procedures, and administer medications under supervision.

Work schedule includes rotating shifts with night coverage; travel up to 25% may be required. This federal position is with the Veterans Health Administration of VA.

Responsibilities

Assists with various minor procedures and clinical tasks for caring for a diverse Veteran population.
Provides practical nursing care and assigned duties under supervision.
Administers prescribed medications and monitors patient response.
Recognizes urgent situations and initiates appropriate interventions.
Serves as a preceptor in orienting less experienced staff.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical/License Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving our Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 The LPN/LVN also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. The LPN/LVN performs within the functional statement assigned for the grade level and under guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. Assigned tasks require basic technical competence and skill.

At the full performance functional level the LPN/LVN provides practical nursing care and the assigned duties: assisting with various minor procedures and clinical tasks for caring for a diverse Veteran population. Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care.

Carries out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Observes, identifies and responds to the patient's needs for care including medication equipment-assisted care and (patient/family education).

Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO.

Recognizes urgent and emergent patient care situation, seeks assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiates appropriate emergency interventions. Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other inter/external customers.

Performs support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patients, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing, and handling specialized instruments or other specialize equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during and following the procedure.

Serves as a preceptor in orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs/LVNs or NAs/HTs related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures. 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: Tour 1 2330 to 0800-rotating days off, every 3rd weekend off Pay: Competitive salary with regular increases.

Starting pay may be set at a higher step within the appropriate grade based on exceptional qualifications or special organizational needs (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Salary will be prorated based on hours worked. Travel: Up to 25% may be required. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Requirements & Education

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. 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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. This position requires to undergo a TB test and may required other additional tests.

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 $50595 – $94746/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.