Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse

Summary The Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Licensed Vocational Nurse serves as a generalist to support the Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT), specialty and mental health teams. The incumbent provides a wide range of clinical services to a veteran that demonstrates complex clinical judgement under the direct supervision and minimal observation of a registered nurse or provider. The Licensed Vocational Nurse is expected to utilize the 10 Caritas processes in his/her clinical practice. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties of the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) include, but are not limited to: Provides direct patient care with no more than one (1) variances, including but not limited to: Implements nursing interventions to assist provider Consistently and correctly prioritizes patient care activities Identifies significant changes in the patient's condition and reports to the provider and/or RN Care Coordinator or charge nurse Implements nursing interventions based on scientific principles Performance of complex therapeutic procedures requires regular observation and guidance from the RN Care Coordinator or charge nurse, the LVN performs, reports and records assigned nursing care including: Vital signs including pain as a 5th vital sign Dressing Change, simple and complex Oxygen administration Intake and output Pulmonary hygiene and drainage Administration of medications Administration of delegated procedures and treatments Collection of specimens Nutritional support via tube feeding, gastrotomy feeding Colostomy care Allergy screen EKG Clinical reminders with appropriated consults and alerts as indicated Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy. Urinary catheterization and bladder instillations Tracheal suctioning Phlebotomy Administration of premixed IV piggybacks Recognizes acute patient's distress and initiates correct emergency interventions. Performance of patient screening and preventive therapy as prescribed by Clinical Practice Guidelines and through the use of Clinical Reminders. Maintains equipment and therapeutic environment to prevent injury to self or others. Demonstrates compliance with all policies regarding infection control practices pertaining cleaning and processing of Reusable Medical Equipment. Performs effectively all processes associated with preparation of Reusable Medical Equipment per Standard Operating Procedures for MEDVAMC specific to each device according to manufacturer's recommendations and requirements. Demonstrates knowledgeable and understanding by adhering to Infection Control guidelines. Observes and follows all established practices and complies with the Medical Center and VA policies on Safety, Employee Health Services, Worker's Compensation related to on-the-job injuries, and Personal Protective clothing/equipment. Correctly Administers medications according to VAMC policy and Therapeutic Methods. Based on the patient's goals, provides patient and family health education. Personal growth should be achieved by practicing Caritas Process 1 loving-kindness toward self and others. Exhibits positive and courteous behavior at all times during customer and staff interactions. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm, 4 days a week (rotating day off) Or, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, subject to change based on needs of the facility. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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 #: 01314-F, 01315-F, 01316-F, 01317-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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

Created: 2026-05-04