Intermittent Vocational Nurse (Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic)

Veterans Health Administration • Eureka, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intermittent Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides patient-centered, team-based nursing care to Veterans at the Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic. As a member of the interdisciplinary PACT team, the nurse supports prevention, chronic disease management, health promotion, continuity of care, timely access, communication, and population health management.

The role includes direct clinical care, patient education, care coordination, documentation, and clinic workflow support. The nurse works under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO, follows VA policies and scope of practice, and adjusts priorities to patient needs. The position serves adult and elderly patients and may involve exposure to infectious materials, isolation precautions, and patients who are occasionally combative.

This is an open continuous announcement through December 23, 2026. The initial application referral cut-off date is November 10, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. The full performance level is GS-6; selection may be made at GS-3 through GS-6. The position is intermittent, has a varied schedule, and is not eligible for telework or virtual work.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an approved practical or vocational nursing program, or an applicable education exception described in the announcement.
• Active, full, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated grandfathering provision for eligible current VHA employees.
• Meet the applicable grade-level qualifications: GS-3 requires no experience beyond the basic requirements; GS-4 requires one of the listed combinations of qualifying experience or education; GS-5 requires one year of qualifying GS-4-level experience or equivalent plus specified nursing knowledge and abilities; GS-6 requires one year of qualifying GS-5-level experience or equivalent plus specified clinical, judgment, communication, and procedural abilities.
• Ability to provide practical nursing care, work as a responsible member of a nursing team, and interact effectively with patients, families, and care personnel, as applicable to the selected grade.
• Ability to prepare, administer, and document medications and treatments within approved policies and procedures, as applicable to the selected grade.
• Ability to recognize patient emergencies and seek assistance or initiate appropriate measures as directed, as applicable to the selected grade.
• Ability to observe and respond to patient needs, use judgment in sequencing care, establish constructive patient and family relationships, and assist with diagnostic tests or specialized procedures, as applicable to the selected grade.
• Complete required background/security investigation, onboarding, identification, application documentation, and drug screening if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment after the trial period.
• Meet the physical requirements, including corrected visual acuity of 20/40, hearing clear distinctive speech correctable to 20 dB, and manual dexterity for procedures and computer use.
• Be capable of prolonged walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing; patient or object transfers may be required.
• Be able to work effectively in stressful situations and shift priorities based on patient needs.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of LVN/LPN experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs, pain screening, health factors, and clinical reminders.
• Conduct patient intake, rooming, and visit preparation.
• Administer medications and immunizations according to VA policy and scope of practice.
• Perform wound care, injections, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection.
• Monitor and document chronic disease indicators, including diabetes and hypertension.
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition to the RN or 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 and panel management activities.
• Support continuity of care across primary care, specialty care, and community care.
• Educate patients about medications, treatments, and self-care; reinforce provider instructions and health promotion initiatives.
• Help Veterans navigate the clinic and VA healthcare system.
• Document care in CPRS/Cerner Millennium and complete clinical reminders, templates, and screenings.
• Manage secure messages, phone triage tasks, and appointment coordination.
• Maintain examination rooms, equipment, and supplies; follow VA policies, infection control, and safety procedures.
• Support performance improvement and quality initiatives; complete mandatory trainings and competencies.
• Promote Veteran-centered care, respect, and teamwork.
• Recognize urgent or emergent care situations, seek RN or physician assistance, and initiate emergency measures as directed.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed