The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides resident-centered care to Veterans in the Community Living Center at VA Palo Alto Health Care System.
Under a Registered Nurse direction,the LVN administers medications and treatments, provides complex wound care, monitors and documents resident conditions, supports pain and behavioral management, educates residents and families, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote safety, dignity, comfort, and quality of life in a home environment.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide resident-centered nursing care to Veterans with complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral needs. Administer prescribed medications and treatments under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Provide complex wound care and IV therapy within the assigned scope of practice. Monitor, document, and report changes in residents' conditions and responses to treatment. Provide pain management, behavioral support, and end-of-life care.
Assist residents with mobility and self-care while promoting safety and preventing falls. Participate in individualized care planning with the interdisciplinary team. Educate residents and families about self-care, disease processes, behavior modification, and coping skills. Assist the Registered Nurse with resident admissions and discharges. Advocate for residents' needs while respecting their rights, dignity, autonomy, and cultural preferences.
Assist with staff orientation and serve as a resource and mentor to LVNs and Certified Nursing Assistants. Participate in quality improvement activities and committees while maintaining compliance with long-term care standards Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: May vary depending on deployment and/or assigned facility needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. NOTE: Current GS-0620 LPN/LVN employee of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who were converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) in implementation of Public Law 98-160, enacted November 21, 1983, or who was converted to an appointment under 38 U.S.C.
7405 in implementation of Public Law 99-576, enacted October 28, 1986 are considered to have met the Education requirement. The waiver does not apply to persons appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(3) or 7405 after these conversions.
calvin.samonte@va.gov · 415-221-4810
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $58187 – $103184/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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