Vocational Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an LPN/LVN for direct patient care within a VA Medical Clinic. The role covers vital signs, injections, and assisting with procedures in a busy clinical setting.

Requirements include graduation from an approved nursing program, active LPN/LVN licensure, and proficient English. This part-time position emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork in a government healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• LPN/LVN licensure active and unrestricted.
• Graduate from an approved practical or vocational nursing program.
• English language proficiency for direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients under supervision.
• Take vital signs and administer injections and medications as allowed.
• Assist with clinic procedures and maintain sterile technique.
• Document patient care activities in EHR and report changes.

Skills

Nursing teamwork

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

Graduate of practical or vocational nursing program

State licensure as LPN/LVN

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
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: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education
• Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/ou... accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant
• Exceptions include health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN/LVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN/ LVN
• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Licensure - Active - full - current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - of the United States or the District of Columbia
• Grade Determinations: GS-3. None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-4. Employees may be appointed at or advanced to GS-4 if they meet any of the criteria in paragraphs (a) through (c) below:(a) Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
• or(b) Graduation from an approved school (which may be waived as provided in paragraph 4 of Section C) and 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(c) Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
• GS-5. (a)Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.(b) 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.(c) 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.(d) 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.(e) 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.(f) Recognizes 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. (a) Completion of at least one (1) year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS-5 LPN/LVN.(b) Technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.(c) Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' 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
• Completed work [should need] only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (MD/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.
• In organizing and delivering care - the LPN/LVN recognizes and considers emotional - cultural - spiritual - socio-economic - and age-related factors.
• 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/DO.
• Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
• Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients - family members - and/or other internal/external customers.
• 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.(j) Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
• Reference: VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G-13
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive 5019.
  

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties include but not limited to: Provides direct nursing care to patients for the Medical/Surgical Specialty Clinic
• Performs various duties such as: measures vital signs and collects data - enters data into Electronic Health Record (EHR) - giving Subcutaneous Injections - Skin Testing - PFT Testing - IM Injections - and educating the patient on various topics related to their allergy May perform EKGs - setting up and placing patients in Holter monitors - and assist with cardiac stress tests
• Sets up and assists with minor procedures utilizing sterile technique and is competency verified to set create and maintain a sterile field
• Competency verified for sterile gloving - gowning - precleaning RME and performing and participating in time outs to verify right site surgery per policy
• Ensures all sterile surgical supplies including reusable medical equipment are stored and maintained at the proper safe parameters for temperature and humidity
• Assists the ENT surgeon and monitors patients undergoing specialized treatments
• Routinely orders supply and maintains cleanliness/stocking of provider rooms at the end of each clinic day - including sterile instrumentation
• Assists with clinic procedures such as toenail clipping - wound debridement - wound care - wound graphs - bone biopsy - measurement for compression stockings - staple removal and any other procedures that may be deemed necessary by the Provider with their scope of practice
• Sets up and assists with clinic procedures such as Cystoscopies - Circumcisions and Vasectomies - prostate/bladder biopsies - and Urodynamic Procedures
• Assists with clinic laser procedures - takes vital signs - performs Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) exams - and wound care
• Work Schedule: Part-time determined by supervisor Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 08774F - 08775F - 08776F - 08777F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized