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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Primary Care
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Summary The Long Beach VA Health Care System is seeking a few full time Licensed Vocational Nurses LVN positions within Primary Care Department.
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Summary The Long Beach VA Health Care System is seeking a few full time Licensed Vocational Nurses LVN positions within Primary Care Department.
Learn more about this agency
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Accepting applications This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location few vacancies in the following locations Laguna Hills CA Long Beach CA Placentia CA
No matching locations found.
Work site options Telework eligible: No Remote job: No Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Salary 71763 - 93292 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 6 Promotion potential: None
Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time
Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series 0620 Practical Nurse
Supervisory status No
Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes
Security clearance Other
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number CBSX-13100461-27-AA
Control number 890159900
This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency NOTE The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
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Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to Performs a full range of nursing procedures such as data collection that contributes to the assessment vital signs treatments and specimen collection in accordance with nursing policies and procedures. These patients may have a variety of physical andor behavioral issues.
Handles prepares and administers medications treatments in accordance with policies and procedures and documents appropriately in the patients medical record observes and evaluates for physical andor behavioral changes from prescribed medications and treatments.
Documents changes in patients condition and reports these timely to the Registered Nurse andor provider and initiates appropriate actions.
Performs nursing treatments and procedures which may include blood pressure monitoring weight measurement other treatments and procedures may include insertion care and removal of urinary catheters dressing changes on simple wounds colostomy care decubitus ulcer care ear irrigations enemas following established policies and procedures. The nurse will complete applicable competency reviews before performing these treatments and procedures.
Obtains electrocardiograms on patients as assigned reporting readings to the Registered Nurse andor provider according to unit level procedures.
Completes finger stick blood glucose testing on patients as appropriate and completes mandatory competency reviews.
Participates in interdisciplinary planning process by attending team meetings and providing patient related data and information
Enters manipulates and retrieves information and data from the VistA and other clinical information systems as appropriate to area assigned
Assures proper completion and filing of original medical documentation and forms in records prior to forwarding to medical records room ensures the patient completes all necessary forms prior to being seen by the provider.
Adheres to policies and guidelines regarding release of patient information. Refers patient to appropriate staff member as required.
As required types routine correspondence progress reports medical statements memorandum and statistical reports using various automation systems and programs. Performs other functions such as entering work orders tracking of equipment and timekeeping.
All other duties as assigned
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Work Schedule Monday - Friday 800am to 430pm
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives 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.
Paid Time Off 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year 13-26 days of annual leave 13 days of sick leave 11 paid Federal holidays per year Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience.
Parental Leave After 12 months of employment up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth adoption or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy After 60 days of employment full time employees with a total family income below 144000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25 of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of 416.66.
Retirement Traditional federal pension 5 years vesting and federal 401K with up to 5 in contributions by VA
Insurance Federal healthvisiondentalterm lifelong-term care many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement
Telework Not Available Virtual This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement 00000
Permanent Change of Station PCS Not Authorized
Requirements Help
Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluationexamination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government andwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certificationlicensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements United States Citizenship Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
English Language Proficiency In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402d no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
Education Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency andor accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission NLNAC at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Exceptions include health care education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPNLVN licensure will be accepted as meeting the education requirements for VHA employment OR granted a license by a jurisdiction that does not require graduation from an approved school AND have at least one year of successful practice as an LPN LVN.
Licensure Active full current and unrestricted licensure as a Graduate Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State Territory or Commonwealth i.e. Puerto Rico of the United States or the District of Columbia.
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.
Grade Determinations In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following qualification criteria must be met for the grade. The candidates qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade.
GS-6 Completion of at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent. AND Technically proficient in initiating performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients conditions and to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments. Ability to observe identify and respond to the patients needs for medication equipment-assisted care and patientfamily education. Prepares and administers prescribed medications oral topical subcutaneous intramuscular andor intravenous and performs treatments according to established policiesprocedures. Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations seek assistance of the RN andor MDDO and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed. Knowledge and understanding of human behavior patient motivations and reactions to situations and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients family members and other staff. Establishes constructive relationships with individual patients and their families to elicit feelings and attitudes and to promote positive relationships communication and socialization skills. Knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests andor specialized practices or procedures which include preparing the patient assisting in the diagnostic examination preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment and monitoring the patients condition before during and following the procedure. Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills sharing new knowledge gained with other staff to improve and advance nursing practice.
Preferred Experience PACT Experience Reference
For more information on this qualification standard please visit httpswww.va.govohrmQualificationStandards.
Physical Requirements Heavy Lifting 45 lbs and over Straight Pulling up to 2 hours Pushing 2 hours Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking up to 8 hours Standing up to 8 hours Both legs required Far vision correctable in one eye to 2040 and to 20100 in the other.
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 httpope.ed.govaccreditation. 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 httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Additional information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 4 6 or 8 hours per pay period which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP at The Fair Chance Act.
ExpandHide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application resume C.V. andor supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religions spiritual community student social. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Benefits Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents Required Documents Help
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV
The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees etc. Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter VA License Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV Other 1 Performance Appraisal Professional Certification SF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Help All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 10302026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13100461.
To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Agency contact information Araceli Avalos Phone 602 277-5551 X3304 Email araceli.avalosva.gov Address Long Beach VA Medical Center 5901 East Seventh Street Long Beach CA 90822 US
Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents Help
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV
The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees etc. Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter VA License Long-form resume Curriculum vitae CV Other 1 Performance Appraisal Professional Certification SF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Help All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 10302026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13100461.
To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
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Agency contact information Araceli Avalos Phone 602 277-5551 X3304 Email araceli.avalosva.gov Address Long Beach VA Medical Center 5901 East Seventh Street Long Beach CA 90822 US
Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Veterans Health Administration
OUR MISSION To fulfill President Lincolns promise To care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families caregivers and survivors - by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans
Agency contact information Araceli Avalos Phone 602 277-5551 X3304 Email araceli.avalosva.gov Address Long Beach VA Medical Center 5901 East Seventh Street Long Beach CA 90822 US
Visit our careers page Learn more about what its like to work at Veterans Health Administration what the agency does and about the types of careers this agency offers. httpsvacareers.va.gov
Summary The Long Beach VA Health Care System is seeking a few full time Licensed Vocational Nurses LVN positions within Primary Care Department.
Learn more about this agency
Overview Help
Accepting applications This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location few vacancies in the following locations Laguna Hills CA Long Beach CA Placentia CA
No matching locations found.
Work site options Telework eligible: No Remote job: No Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Salary 71763 - 93292 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 6 Promotion potential: None
Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time
Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series 0620 Practical Nurse
Supervisory status No
Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes
Security clearance Other
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number CBSX-13100461-27-AA
Control number 890159900
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