The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a direct care provider who has the technical proficiency and excellent observation skills necessary for initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in delivering comprehensive practical nursing care to variable patient populations in a residential setting. The LVN demonstrates active collaboration and communication with the Mental Health Team in order to develop a successful patient-aligned care plan.
The incumbent demonstrates excellent ability to balance many competing demands and sets priorities effectively, while supporting multiple providers. Has knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on patients' condition. Major duties and responsibilities include but, not limited to: Uses judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments.
Has knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures. Utilizes two (2) patient identifiers when rooming patients, providing treatments or procedures, and obtaining specimens. Demonstrates knowledge of "time out" process before any procedures. Utilizes verbal or written "hand off' interactive communication that allows the opportunity for questioning between giver and receiver of patient information.
Provides quality care to patients with multisystem problems, including seriously and chronically ill patients. Promptly recognizes, evaluates, and reports urgent or emergent patient care situations and/or subtle changes in patient status. Seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or Medical Provider of changes in the patient's condition.
Initiates and participates in preventative health screening and instructions (i.e., diet and exercise, alcohol abuse, smoking cessation, immunizations mammograms, CDC guidelines, etc.) for mental health patients. Observes, identifies, and responds to patients' needs for care, including medication and equipment assisted care, and recognizes deviations from normal. Performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care in the Mental Health HVRP/First Step Programs.
Uses judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of procedures and guidelines Work Schedule: 3:30pm-Midnight or 11:30pm-8:00am may be available, may include Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays depending on patient needs Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD08903F, PD08904F, PD08905F, and PD08906F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
danielle.garrison@va.gov · 650-694-6000 X15166
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $58187 – $105899/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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