Intermittent Vocational Nurse (Ukiah VA Outpatient Clinic)

Veterans Health Administration • Ukiah, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The role includes direct patient care and clinical support, care coordination, patient education, documentation, and clinic workflow activities. The nurse works under the general supervision of an RN or MD/DO at applicable grade levels and follows VA policies, facility procedures, and scope-of-practice requirements.

This is an open continuous announcement that remains open until December 23, 2026. The initial referral cut-off is November 12, 2026, with subsequent cut-offs every two weeks. The position is intermittent, has a varied schedule, is not telework eligible, and is not virtual. The full performance level is GS-6, and selections may be made at GS-3 through GS-6. The stated annual salary ranges from $55,416 to $99,242, depending on grade and qualifications.

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 school, or qualifying military education/training; an alternative may apply for a license from a jurisdiction that does not require approved-school graduation when accompanied by at least one year of successful LPN/LVN practice.
• Active, full, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, unless qualifying under the stated grandfathering provision for eligible current VHA employees.
• For GS-4: six months of qualifying LPN/LVN experience, or approved-school graduation plus one year of qualifying nursing-care experience, or graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months in duration.
• For GS-5: at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent, plus demonstrated practical nursing care, nursing-team participation, medication preparation/administration/documentation, emergency response, and equipment and safety awareness competencies.
• For GS-6: at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, plus demonstrated proficiency in assigned patient care, prioritization and treatment sequencing, patient observation and education, medication administration and treatments, emergency response, effective patient and family relationships, support for complex diagnostic tests or specialized procedures, and seeking and sharing educational development.
• Must complete required application materials and the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Subject to background and security investigation; applicants tentatively selected for testing-designated VA employment are subject to pre-appointment urinalysis, and refusal results in denial of employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Must serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.
• Physical capabilities include correctable visual acuity to 20/40, hearing clear distinctive speech correctable to 20 dB, and manual dexterity for procedures and computer use.
• Ability to tolerate potentially long periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing; patient or object transfers may be required.
• May be exposed to infected patients, contaminated materials, isolation or invasive-procedure conditions requiring protective clothing, and occasionally combative patients.
• Must be mature, flexible, sensible, able to work effectively under stress, and able to shift priorities according to 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 an 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 exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Follow VA policies, infection-control requirements, and safety procedures.
• Support performance-improvement and quality initiatives.
• Complete mandatory trainings and competencies.
• Promote Veteran-centered care, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• A higher step rate within the applicable grade may be considered based on higher or unique qualifications or VA special needs.
• Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period based on federal service; selected applicants may request prior work or military service credit toward the leave accrual rate, subject to approval.
• The announcement notes that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, including intermittent status.

What This Job Offers

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