Vocational Nurse (Cardiology)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Mather AFB Munitions Storage (formerly) (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct nursing care in cardiology services. Responsibilities include administering medications, immunizations, patient verification, vitals, EKGs, Holter monitoring, and scheduling.

The role supports quality healthcare and veteran-focused service. Shift schedule is Mon-Fri 0800-1630, non-telework. Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility and EDRP options are available; PCS not authorized.

Qualifications

• Must meet Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualifications Standard.
• Education from Department of Education recognized institutions to qualify for Federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Scrub schedules to ensure patients are properly scheduled.
• Administers medication and immunizations within licensure scope.
• Perform patient check-in, taking vitals, rooming patients, and assisting with EKGs and Holter monitors.
• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of exam rooms; manage supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Holter monitoring

Education

LPN/LVN qualification

Tools

Holter monitors

Cardiac stress testing equipment

EKG setup

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The primary purpose of the LVN is to perform the assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality healthcare, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: LVN is responsible to scrub schedules to ensure patients properly scheduled Familiar with and performs and meets clinical practice guidelines and prevention index standards within his/her scope of practice. the Incumbent ensures proper patient verification, is competent in the specimen and blood lab collection & proper labeling of the same.

LVN administers medication and immunizations within scope of licensure, schedules appointments, performs patient return calls, as appropriate. LVN is responsible for the clearance of all pending/past due clinical reminders at the time of clinic visit and or call. LVN is familiar with and performs and meets clinical practice guideline and prevention index standards within his/her scope of practice.

incumbent routinely orders supplies and maintains cleanliness/stocking of exam/procedure rooms. Provides direct nursing care to a group of patients for cardiology services. May preform various duties including patient check in, taking vitals, rooming patients, and may perform EKGs, setting up and placing patients in Holter monitors and assist with cardiac stress tests. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800-1630 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 08814F,08815F,08816F, 08817F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply

Requirements & Education

References: VA Handbook 5005/3, Part II, Appendix G13 Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Qualifications Standard, dated April 10, 2003, http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf The full performance level of this vacancy is a 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. 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 $57095 – $103912/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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