Summary

The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is seeking 1 experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse's (LVN) in Nursing Service for their Community Living Center for Day Shift. Located in Los Angeles - CA.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 06/11/2026.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: United States Citizenship English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
• Education or Training: Must be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant - or have you completed Health care education in the military service or training in the military service
• Grade Determinations: GS-3 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-4 Experience: At least (6) six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
• OR Graduation from an approved school and have (1) one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
• OR Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
• GS-5 Experience: Completion of at least one year at the GS-4 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN and can demonstrate the following: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
• [Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
• Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - and /or prescribed treatment regimes
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and [other] supportive personnel involved in the delivery of] patient care - [incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures
• Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO
• Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated - promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO - and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest
• Recognize and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
• GS-6 Experience: Completion of at least one year at the GS 5 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS 5 LPN and am technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Completed work needs only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (ND/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures
• References: VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G13 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06
• Physical Requirements: Lifting - pushing and pulling up to 35lbs Walking - standing - stooping - bending - kneeling for up to 4-6 hours intermittently
• Pushing for up to 4-5 hours intermittently
• Reaching above the shoulder required
• Carrying up to 15lbs

Duties

• This position requires the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) utilizes technical and manual skills under the direction of the Registered Nurse or a licensed physician who is assigned to the area
• This position performs a wide range of patient care and duties throughout GLAHCS
• Typical duties include but are not limited to: Completed work should need only a general review by an RN or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies and procedures
• Knowledge and ability to carry out patient care duties - including assignments in selected inpatient and/or outpatient care settings
• Technically proficient in performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Knowledge and ability to carry out patient care duties - including assignments in selected inpatient and/or outpatient care settings
• Technically proficient in performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' condition
• to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments
• and to accurately recognize - report and record relevant patient information
• Ability to observe - identify and response to patient's needs for care including medication - equipment­ assisted care and patient/family education
• In planning - organizing and delivering care - the LVN recognizes and considers emotional - cultural - spiritual - socio-economic - and age- related factors
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - intra-muscular and/or intravenous) and other routes and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures
• Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments - promptly and accurately documenting noted changes - and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD
• Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance from the Registered Nurse and/or physician provider - and initiate appropriate emergency interventions
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior - patient motivations and reactions to situations - and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients - family members - and other staff
• Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes - and to promote positive relationships - communication and socialization skills
• Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery
• Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized procedures - which include preparing the patient - assisting in the diagnostic examination - preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment - and monitoring the patient's condition before - during - and following the procedure
• Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice
• Work Schedule: Full-Time - Day Shift - 12 hour rotating shifts - 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
• May include Weekends and or Holidays
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.