Intermittent Vocational Nurse (Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic)

Summary

The Intermittent Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides patient-centered, team-based nursing care to Veterans at the Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic. The LVN/LPN delivers high-quality, coordinated care focused on prevention, chronic disease management, health promotion, and continuity of care. The LVN/LPN serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary PACT team, supporting timely access to care, effective communication, and population health management.

Duties

• VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 23, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 10, 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. Duties and responsibilities of the LVN/LPN include: Perform vital signs, pain screening, health factors, and clinical reminders. Conduct patient intake, rooming, and visit preparation. Administer medications and immunizations per VA policy and scope of practice. Perform wound care, injections, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection. Monitor and document chronic disease indicators (e.g., diabetes, hypertension). Recognize and report changes in patient condition to RN/provider. Assist with telehealth visits and remote monitoring when assigned. Support care coordination by assisting with referrals, follow-ups, and consult tracking. Participate in PACT huddles, team planning, and daily workflow management. Assist with population health management activities and panel management. Support continuity of care across primary care, specialty, and community care. Provide patient education on medications, treatments, and self-care. Reinforce provider instructions and health promotion initiatives. Support Veterans in navigating the clinic and VA healthcare system. Accurately document care in CPRS/Cerner Millennium per VA standards. Complete clinical reminders, templates, and screenings. Manage secure messages, phone triage tasks, and appointment coordination. Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies. Follow VA policies, infection control, and safety procedures. Support performance improvement and quality initiatives. Participate in mandatory trainings and competencies. Promote a culture of Veteran-centered care, respect, and teamwork. Work Schedule: Intermittent; varied schedule 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). Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09899F, 09900F, 09901F, 09902F

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. 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. Education - Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or 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. 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. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade. GS 3: None beyond the basic requirements. GS 4: Six months of qualifying experience as an LPN/LVN OR Graduation from an approved school 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 Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months in duration. AND LVN/LPNs at the GS-4 grade level perform all duties expected of employees at the GS-3 grade level. GS 5: Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent. AND Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel patient care. 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. 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. Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action. Completed work is under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO. GS 6: Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent. AND Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patie…

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/.