The Spinal Cord Injury LVN is a position within Inpatient Nursing Services at VA San Diego Healthcare System. Under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN), the LVN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team assisting with the delivery of care to patients in the outpatient setting. The primary purpose of this Spinal Cord Injury LVN position is to provide a full range of services and nursing care to Spinal Cord Injury patients in the SCI Urology Clinic.
The Spinal Cord Injury LVN GS-6 assumes the following roles and responsibilities: 1. Administers medications and treatments to patients with complex nursing problems. 2. Obtains/collects specimens as ordered. 3. Performs bedside Point of Care testing. 4. Performs bedside wound care management. 5. Provides direct patient care and support for the patient. 6. Performs and documents within the electronic medical record. 7.
Recognizes changes in patient's condition and deviations from baseline that require immediate intervention. 8. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. 9. Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Care Team. 10. Performs other duties, as assigned. 11. Seeks opportunity for self-improvement and participates in performance improvements. 12. Participates in coaching and mentoring of colleagues or new employees. 13.
Primarily responsible for catheter exchanges in the SCI outpatient clinic. Preferred Experience: At least 2 years of LVN experience; Spinal Cord Injury and/or Urology experience. Work Schedule: 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
Ruben.Cabral@va.gov · (858) 642-3553
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $58741 – $93292/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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