Licensed Vocational Nurse (Ambulatory Care - CBOC Sepulveda)

Summary

The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System is seeking 1 highly/skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Nursing Service Day Shift for Ambulatory Care - CBOC Sepulveda. Located in Sepulveda - CA.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 05/06/2026.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: United States Citizenship English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
• Education or Training: Must be a graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing at the time the program was completed by the applicant - or have you completed Health care education in the military service or training in the military service
• Grade Determinations: GS-3 Experience: None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-4 Experience: At least (6) six months of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN
• OR Graduation from an approved school and have (1) one year of experience that involved nursing care work in a hospital - outpatient clinic - nursing home - or other supervised medical - nursing - or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
• OR Graduation from an approved school of at least 24 months duration
• GS-5 Experience: Completion of at least one year of experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN and can demonstrate the following: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
• [Works with the RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately orient/train less experienced LPNs/LVNs and/or Nursing Assistants (NAs)/Health Technicians (HTs) in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery
• Provides effective education to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes - medication - and /or prescribed treatment regimes
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients - family members - professional and [other] supportive personnel involved in the delivery of] patient care - [incorporating acceptable - established customer service standards into practice
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare - administer - and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral - topical - subcutaneous - intramuscular - and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures
• Observation and documentation will include patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO
• Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated - promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO - and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest
• Recognize and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment - safety hazards - and supply deficiencies - promptly reporting to appropriate personnel for corrective action
• GS-6 Experience: Completion of at least two years of experience at the GS 5 level or equivalent of qualifying experience as an LPN or LVN - fully meeting all performance requirements for the GS 5 LPN and am technically proficient in initiating - performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
• Completed work needs only a general review by a registered nurse (RN) or physician (ND/DO) for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures
• References: VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G13 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: Moderate Lifting (15-44 lbs.)
• Light Carrying (Under 15 lbs.)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Bending
• Use of fingers
• Walking (3 up to 6 hours)
• Standing (3 up to 6 hours)
• Kneeling (1+ hour)
• Both hands required
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Ability to distinguish shades of color.

Duties

• Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse/Team Leader - the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to the Veteran patient with consideration to psychosocial - cultural - and age specific needs
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems - and knowledge of age specific differences from the adult or older population
• Maintains acceptable standards within the health care setting and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician
• Provides nursing care in accordance with the overall philosophy of Ambulatory Care Service
• Performs - as designated by appropriate supervisor - nursing care required to meet the nursing needs of the patients to include but not limited to
• sets up and plans in advance for any clinic urgent care activity - anticipates needs of patients and providers - prepares patient for exams and procedures - obtains appropriate equipment and supplies without being reminded - obtains and records vital signs and required/relevant information to level appropriate for area of work
• Other duties as assigned
• Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of recent nursing experience in acute care or ambulatory care experience
• Work Schedule: Full Time - Day Shift - - Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• or 8:30 am to 5;00 pm depending on clinic needs
• May be required to work weekends and or holidays - extended hours depending on clinic needs
• May cover different areas of Ambulatory Care/CBOC including Primary Care/PACT - Specialty Care or Float - depending on clinic needs
• May be asked to travel depending on situation
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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