Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Summary

This position is located at VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) practices in the outpatient care setting under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional the LVN is a member of the Patient Aligned Care team (PACT) consisting of (Veteran, Provider, RN Care Manager, Clinical Associate and Clerical Associate) and Expanded Team (Family/Caregiver, Social Worker, Pharmacist, Dietician, Internal and Community-Based Services) involved in providing care to the patient and in developing the PACT plan.
• Major duties include: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to vary the order and sequence of assigned procedures based on patient's condition Uses judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines Reports and records significant patient information.
• Observes, identifies and responds to the patient's needs for nursing, medication, and equipment-assisted care and to recognize deviations from normal.
• Considers physical, emotional and social factors in modifying patient care plans.
• Prepares, administers and documents actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, intradermal, subcutaneous, and/or intramuscular mediations, immunizations or skin tests as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures.
• Observes and documents a patient's response to medications administered and report any change in patients' condition to RN or Md/do, as appropriate.
• Recognizes and institutes 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.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (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).
• 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 #: #02394A, 02393A, 02392A, 02931A 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 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 “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

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is Gs-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of Gs-03 to Gs-06. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

This position requires to undergo a TB test and may required other additional tests. 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/.

Required Documents

Prepare these documents before applying. Always confirm the exact list on the official announcement, as requirements vary by position:

• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
• Cover Letter Dd-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) License Supporting Document Resume Sf-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript