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Vocational Nurse (PACT)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse job with the Veterans Health Administration, part of the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, in Livermore, California. The nurse works on a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and handles a high volume of patients, including many with chronic disease. Work is Monday to Friday, and the posting may close early once 50 applications arrive.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This job will close once 50 applications are received, which may happen before the closing date.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the United States can apply. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Room patients, take vital signs, and give prescribed medications and treatments
  • Assist with complex diagnostic tests and specialized procedures
  • Report sudden or subtle changes in patient condition to the RN or provider
  • Help PACT teams with post-discharge calls and health coaching
  • Document patient care accurately in electronic health records
  • Train and orient less experienced LVNs and nursing assistants

Do you qualify for GS-3 to GS-6?

With experience: Your experience must match the grade you apply for. GS-4 requires 6 months of experience as an LPN or LVN, GS-5 requires one year at the GS-4 level, and GS-6 requires one year at the GS-5 level, including work with varied patient populations. One year of ambulatory care clinic experience is preferred.

With education: You can qualify by graduating from a state-approved or NLNAC-accredited practical or vocational nursing school. At GS-4, a program of at least 24 months, or graduation plus one year of patient care work in a supervised facility, can also qualify. Military health training may count if the state licensing body accepts it for full LPN/LVN licensure.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full, active, current, and unrestricted license as a licensed practical or vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Other documents listed in the Required Documents section, if they apply to you

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your online questionnaire and documents. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • The usual 2-page resume limit does not apply, so send a full long-form resume or CV.
  • Show dates, hours per week, and duties for each nursing job, since experience is verified.
  • Only apply if your nursing license is full, active, and unrestricted, because pending licenses delay hiring.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment (sign-on) bonuses and relocation assistance are not authorized. Benefits include paid leave, paid parental leave, a child care subsidy, a federal retirement plan with a 401K option, and health and life insurance.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; driver's licenses must be REAL ID compliant
  • Must pass pre-employment physical
  • Required seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$58,187 – $105,899 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-3 to GS-6 · General Schedule
Location
Livermore, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Practical Nurse (0620)
Announcement
CBSW-13104424-27-AL

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