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Vocational Nurse - EDRP Approved

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 El Paso, Texas 💰 $40753 – $74170/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Performing routine structured/focused health screenings or the equivalent, delivering basic nursing interventions, promoting patient safety, and assisting with ensuring smooth clinic flow, while reinforcing patient education, preventive care, and continuity of services across the care experience.

Supporting efficient clinic operations by completing screening reminders, rooming patients, assisting providers with entry-level LPN/LVN tasks, managing room turnover, and conducting pre-visit calls to prepare patients for labs and procedures. Using clinic tools and workflows, participating in PACT meetings and helping maintain continuity, coordination, and quality of care across the team.

Provides technically proficient patient-centered care by confirming the reason for visit, conducting pre-visit outreach, reinforcing instructions, and ensuring Veterans bring needed logs, equipment, and health information. Performs pre-visit planning by reviewing records, obtaining missing documentation, updating changes in conditions or treatments, and preparing clinical data to support an efficient, high-quality appointment with general supervision.

Manages clinic flow by rooming patients, collecting vital data, completing assigned clinical reminders, assisting providers with procedures, administering commonly prescribed medications and immunizations, and maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms. Enhances team functioning through health coaching, patient education, secure message management, consult tracking, participation in PACT meetings, and follow-up with no-show patients to ensure safety and continuity of care.

Actively supports team operations by participating in pre-planning, daily huddles, and team meetings, and by assisting with patient care activities such as immunizations, injections, procedures, prevention efforts, and serving as a chaperone when appropriate. Maintains an organized and efficient clinical environment by keeping exam rooms clean and stocked, managing supplies and equipment, and performing required quality control checks.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 1600-2000 (Variable evening shift) Telework: Ad-Hoc Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 99264-F, 99266-F, 99265-F, 99264-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Qualifications continued: Preferred Experience: One year of experience as a LVN. Must have computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and the ability to navigate a computerized patient record system. At least 1 (one) year of experience in a Primary and Ambulatory Care Setting. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. 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: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.

May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). 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/.

Contact

lokelani.mitchell@va.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40753 – $74170/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 20 Hours per week, 1600-2000 (Variable evening shift) position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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