Specialty Licensed Vocational Nurse-North Santa Rosa

Summary

The Specialty Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care and clinical support to Veterans receiving specialty outpatient services at the North Santa Rosa VA Outpatient Clinic. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), provider, or other authorized healthcare professional, the LVN assists with patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, medication administration within the scope of licensure, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and patient education.

Duties

• **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 11, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 28, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional 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. The LVN supports the coordination and delivery of safe, timely, and quality healthcare services while ensuring compliance with VA policies, established clinical protocols, infection control standards, and patient safety requirements. The LVN works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote continuity of care and improve health outcomes for Veterans. Key Duties and Responsibilities include: Obtains and documents vital signs, height, weight, pain levels, and other pertinent clinical information to support patient evaluation and treatment. Assists healthcare providers with specialty examinations, treatments, minor procedures, and diagnostic testing within the scope of LVN licensure and established VA protocols. Administers prescribed medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments as authorized by applicable regulations, VA policies, and established clinical procedures. Prepares examination rooms, medical equipment, and supplies to ensure readiness for patient appointments and specialty procedures. Monitors patients before, during, and after examinations or treatments, recognizes changes in patient condition, and promptly reports abnormal findings or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional. Reviews patient records and verifies relevant clinical information, including medication lists, allergies, and required documentation, to support safe and effective patient care. Provides patient education regarding prescribed treatments, medications, preparation for specialty appointments, follow-up instructions, and preventive healthcare measures within the scope of practice. Coordinates patient appointments, referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care in collaboration with specialty providers and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of nursing care, treatments, patient responses, and clinical observations in the VA electronic health record system. Performs infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, equipment disinfection, proper handling of medical supplies, and adherence to standard precautions. Identifies and reports changes in patient status, potential safety concerns, medication discrepancies, and other clinical issues to the supervising RN or healthcare provider. Assists with emergency response activities within the scope of training and established clinic procedures, including obtaining emergency equipment and notifying appropriate personnel. Maintains medical equipment and supplies, monitors inventory levels, and reports equipment malfunctions or supply shortages to ensure continuity of clinic operations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): 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). 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 #: 10044F,10045F, 10046F, 10047F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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/.