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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Ambulatory Care - PACT (CBOC Bakersfield)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
About the Role
The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) for the CBOC in Bakersfield, CA. As a vital member of the Primary Care/PACT team, the LVN delivers safe, high-quality, Veteran-centered care by providing comprehensive clinical support, coordinating patient care, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve Veteran health outcomes and enhance the patient care experience.
What You'll Do
- →Recognizing subtle clinical changes and initiating appropriate actions while notifying the RN or provider.
- →Performing advanced clinical procedures, including: EKGs Glucose monitoring and specialty point-of-care testing Complex wound care assistance Ear lavage Nebulizer treatment setup Immunizations (per local competency validation) Preparing patients for PACT and specialty procedures by ensuring all equipment is ready and sterile/clean techniques are followed.
- →Other duties as assigned Medication Administration Administers medications within LVN scope of practice using BCMA, including oral, injectable, inhaled, topical, and other approved routes.
- →Observes for and reports actual or potential medication reactions.
- →Reinforces medication education as directed by the RN or provider.
- →PACT Workflow & Care Coordination Coordinates clinic flow and patient movement between the RN Care Manager, provider, clinical pharmacist, and support staff.
- →Conducts pre-visit planning and assists with panel management activities, including: Pending laboratory testing Imaging Care gap closure Preventive care reminders Supports RN-delegated triage activities within LVN scope of practice.
- →Manages follow-up care instructions, consults, and post-visit coordination.
- →Assists in identifying Veterans needing same-day access, RN case management, or provider outreach.
- →Communication & Interdisciplinary Collaboration Communicates effectively with Veterans, caregivers, and all PACT team members.
- →Participates in daily huddles, interdisciplinary discussions, and process improvement initiatives.
- →Serves as a liaison between Primary Care, Mental Health, Social Work, Pharmacy, and Specialty Clinics.
- →Utilizes therapeutic communication to support Veterans with chronic illness, behavioral health needs, and complex social factors.
- →Documentation Documents comprehensive care data in CPRS accurately and promptly, including assessments, procedures, medications, education, and clinical reminders.
Requirements
- ✓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 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 evaluation.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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