The Intermittent Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides patient-centered, team-based nursing care to Veterans at the Ukiah VA Outpatient Clinic. The LVN/LPN delivers high-quality, coordinated care focused on prevention, chronic disease management, health promotion, and continuity of care. The LVN/LPN serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary PACT team, supporting timely access to care, effective communication, and population health management.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 23, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 12, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
Duties and responsibilities of the LVN/LPN include: Perform vital signs, pain screening, health factors, and clinical reminders. Conduct patient intake, rooming, and visit preparation. Administer medications and immunizations per VA policy and scope of practice. Perform wound care, injections, EKGs, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection. Monitor and document chronic disease indicators (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
Recognize and report changes in patient condition to RN/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 activities and panel management. Support continuity of care across primary care, specialty, and community care.
Provide patient education on medications, treatments, and self-care. Reinforce provider instructions and health promotion initiatives. Support Veterans in navigating the clinic and VA healthcare system. Accurately document care in CPRS/Cerner Millennium per VA standards. 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, and safety procedures. Support performance improvement and quality initiatives. Participate in mandatory trainings and competencies. Promote a culture of Veteran-centered care, respect, and teamwork. Work Schedule: Intermittent; varied schedule Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09899F, 09900F, 09901F, 09902F
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Angelica.Ratliff@va.gov · (909) 836-8026
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $55416 – $99242/yr.
Applications close on 2026-12-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-29 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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