Licensed Vocational Nurse SCI/Urology Outpatient

Veterans Health Administration • San Diego, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Spinal Cord Injury Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is part of Inpatient Nursing Services at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. Under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse, the LVN serves on a multidisciplinary team and assists with delivering care to patients in an outpatient setting. The position provides nursing services and care to Spinal Cord Injury patients in the SCI Urology Clinic, with primary responsibility for catheter exchanges.

The LVN administers medications and treatments, collects ordered specimens, performs bedside point-of-care testing and wound care, and provides direct patient care and support. The LVN documents care in the electronic medical record, identifies changes in patient condition that may require immediate intervention, maintains confidentiality, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. The role also includes participating in performance improvement, seeking professional growth, and coaching or mentoring colleagues and new employees.

The position is scheduled from 0730 to 1600. Telework is unavailable, and the position is not virtual. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen, subject to the stated VA policy exceptions for non-citizens.
• Be proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate from an approved practical or vocational nursing school, or meet the stated education exceptions.
• Hold active, full, current, and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• For the GS-6 grade, have at least one year of additional qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent and meet the GS-5 performance requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to provide practical nursing care, organize and complete assigned duties, use judgment in sequencing procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report, and record relevant patient information.
• Demonstrate ability to respond to patient care needs, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education, and recognize urgent or emergent situations.
• Meet applicable pre-employment requirements, including background/security investigation, drug screening when applicable, physical examination, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Complete the required application and onboarding documentation.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period, as determined for the appointment.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of LVN experience.
• Spinal Cord Injury and/or Urology experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments to patients with complex nursing problems.
• Obtain or collect specimens as ordered.
• Perform bedside point-of-care testing.
• Perform bedside wound care management.
• Provide direct patient care and support.
• Perform and document care in the electronic medical record.
• Recognize changes in a patient's condition and deviations from baseline requiring immediate intervention.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Care Team.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Seek opportunities for self-improvement and participate in performance improvement.
• Participate in coaching and mentoring colleagues or new employees.
• Perform catheter exchanges in the SCI outpatient clinic.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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