PACT Licensed Vocational Nurse (Ukiah)

Summary

The Patient Aligned Care team (PACT) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at the Ukiah VA Outpatient Clinic provides direct patient care and clinical support to Veterans as part of the VA’s team-based primary care model. The LVN delivers safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care while supporting the coordination of services within the PACT model. The LVN plays an important role in promoting continuity of care, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring Veterans receive timely access.

Duties

• This is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until August 3, 2026.
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 17, 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 an 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.
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
• Learn more The LVN works in a fast-paced outpatient primary care clinic and is an essential member of the PACT team.
• The position requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting the mission of the Veterans Health Administration to provide high-quality healthcare to Veterans.
• Key Duties and Responsibilities include: Obtain and document patient vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, weight, and pain assessment.
• Perform patient intake and prepare Veterans for provider examinations.
• Assist providers with physical exams, procedures, and treatments.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and injections according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Perform clinical procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, electrocardiograms (EKGs), specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Monitor patient condition and report any significant changes to the Registered Nurse or provider.
• Ensure proper infection control practices and maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Support the PACT model by coordinating patient care activities within the team.
• Schedule follow-up appointments, diagnostic tests, and specialty referrals as directed by providers.
• Assist in managing patient panels by monitoring preventive care reminders and chronic disease management needs.
• Participate in patient telephone triage and relay patient concerns to the appropriate provider or RN.
• Track laboratory results and diagnostic tests and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Provide education to Veterans and family members regarding medications, treatments, and disease management.
• Reinforce provider instructions and encourage patient participation in their care plans.
• Promote preventive health measures such as vaccinations, screenings, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Accurately document patient care, procedures, and communications in the electronic health record in accordance with VA policy.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and nursing interventions.
• Assist with clinic flow management to support timely patient care delivery.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
• 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 #: 09899F, 09900F, 09901F, 09902F 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.
• 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/.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
• Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Resume SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript.