Vocational Nurse (Santa Rosa South VA Outpatient Clinic)

Veterans Health Administration • Santa Rosa, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The PACT Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient-centered, team-based nursing care to Veterans at the South Santa Rosa VA Outpatient Clinic within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. The LVN delivers coordinated care focused on prevention, chronic disease management, health promotion, and continuity of care, and supports timely access, effective communication, and population health management under the direction of an RN and provider.

The role supports primary, specialty, and community care through patient intake, clinical procedures, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, documentation, and clinic workflow. The position is an open continuous announcement through December 23, 2026, with applications referred beginning November 10, 2026, and subsequent referral cutoffs every two weeks as vacancies arise. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and program approval. The full performance level is GS-6; selection may be at GS-3 through GS-6.

The work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework and virtual work are not available. The position is permanent and does not authorize a recruitment incentive or relocation assistance.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except where VA policy permits appointment of non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an approved or appropriately accredited 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, or eligibility under the stated grandfathering provision for qualifying current VHA employees.
• For GS-4: six months of qualifying LPN/LVN experience, or approved-school graduation plus one year of qualifying nursing-care work, or graduation from an approved program at least 24 months in duration.
• For GS-5: at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent, along with the stated practical nursing, medication, emergency response, equipment-safety, and teamwork knowledge and abilities.
• For GS-6: at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent, along with the stated patient-care, clinical judgment, medication, emergency response, patient/family education, specialized procedure support, and continued-learning knowledge and abilities.
• Applicants selected before completing education or licensure requirements may not be hired until all requirements are met.
• Must meet VA pre-employment conditions, including applicable drug testing, background/security investigation, onboarding and identification requirements, and seasonal influenza vaccination.
• Must complete application requirements listed in the announcement.
• Must serve a one- or two-year trial period and receive written certification for continued employment upon completion.
• Physical and functional abilities include correctable visual acuity to 20/40, hearing clear distinctive speech correctable to 20 dB, and manual dexterity for procedures and computer use; the position may involve prolonged walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing, and transferring patients or objects.
• Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations, shift priorities based on patient needs, and respond appropriately to potentially combative patients and exposure risks.

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 accurately 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 requirements, and safety procedures.
• Support performance improvement and quality initiatives; participate in mandatory training and competencies.
• Promote Veteran-centered care, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and approval, with an award of up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years.
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases; a higher step rate may be considered based on qualifications or VA needs.
• 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, including 13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for a childcare subsidy after 60 days of employment, subject to income and other eligibility limits.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting, and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

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