PACT Licensed Vocational Nurse-Ukiah

Veterans Health Administration • Ukiah, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 in a team-based outpatient primary care setting. The LVN delivers safe, compassionate, patient-centered care and supports coordination of services to promote continuity of care, improve outcomes, and provide timely access. The role requires clinical skills, effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting the Veterans Health Administration’s mission to provide high-quality healthcare.

The position is an open continuous announcement through December 14, 2026. The initial application referral cut-off is October 29, 2026, with subsequent cut-offs every two weeks; qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available. The position’s full performance level is GS-6, and applicants may be selected at GS-3 through GS-6. It is not virtual, and telework is unavailable. Work is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program eligibility and approval. The program may reimburse up to $200,000, with an eligibility period of one to five years. The application must be submitted within four months of appointment; former EDRP participants are ineligible. Recruitment or relocation incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Applicants must meet applicable education and licensure requirements, including graduation from an approved practical or vocational nursing program (or a stated exception) and active, full, current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. jurisdiction. Grade-specific experience and competency requirements apply. The role is subject to pre-employment screening, a trial period, and required seasonal influenza vaccination. Physical requirements include visual acuity, hearing and manual dexterity for procedures and computer use, potentially extended periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling and pushing, and possible patient or object transfers. The employee may encounter infectious patients or contaminated materials, need protective clothing, and occasionally encounter combative patients.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from a practical or vocational nursing school approved by the appropriate state agency and/or accredited by NLNAC, or qualification under a stated military-training or licensing exception.
• Active, full, current, unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a grandfathering provision may apply to qualifying current VHA employees.
• GS-3: Basic requirements; no additional grade-specific requirements.
• GS-4: Six months of qualifying LPN/LVN experience, or graduation from an approved school plus one year of qualifying nursing-care experience, or graduation from an approved program at least 24 months in duration.
• GS-5: At least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent, plus demonstrated practical nursing-care knowledge, nursing-team skills, medication preparation and administration knowledge, emergency-response ability, and awareness of equipment, safety, and supply issues.
• GS-6: At least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, plus demonstrated proficiency in assigned care, clinical judgment, patient observation and education, medication administration and treatments, emergency response, interpersonal skills, and support for complex diagnostic tests or specialized procedures.
• Meet the qualification criteria for the grade selected; pending education or certification/licensure requirements may permit referral and tentative selection but must be completed before hiring.
• Complete required application materials, pre-employment onboarding, background/security investigation, and drug screening if selected for a testing-designated position; refusal of testing results in denial of employment.
• Register for Selective Service if subject to the requirement.
• Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Meet the position’s physical requirements, including visual acuity correctable to 20/40, hearing distinctive speech correctable to 20 dB, and manual dexterity for procedures and computer use.

Nice To Haves

• One year of nursing experience in outpatient and/or hospital care.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, and pain assessments.
• Perform patient intake and prepare Veterans for provider examinations.
• Assist providers with physical examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and injections according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, electrocardiograms, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Monitor patient condition and report significant changes to a Registered Nurse or provider.
• Follow infection-control practices and maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Coordinate patient-care activities within the PACT team.
• Schedule follow-up appointments, diagnostic tests, and specialty referrals as directed by providers.
• Support patient-panel management by monitoring preventive-care reminders and chronic-disease management needs.
• Participate in telephone triage and relay patient concerns to the appropriate provider or RN.
• Track laboratory results and diagnostic tests and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Educate Veterans and family members about medications, treatments, and disease management; reinforce provider instructions and encourage participation in care plans.
• Promote preventive health measures, including vaccinations, screenings, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Document patient care, procedures, communications, interactions, and nursing interventions accurately and promptly in the electronic health record in accordance with VA policy.
• Assist with clinic-flow management to support timely care delivery.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Recognize urgent or emergent care situations, seek assistance from an RN or provider, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies and report them to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), with potential student-loan reimbursement up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and approval.
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases; a higher step may be considered for higher or unique qualifications or VA special needs.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, in connection with birth, adoption, or foster-care placement.
• Potential child-care subsidy after 60 days for eligible full-time employees with total family income below $144,000; subsidy may cover up to 25% of eligible costs, subject to a monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with VA contributions up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term-life, and long-term-care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.
• Annual leave accrual credit may be available for qualifying prior federal or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed