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Licensed Vocational Nurse (Care Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 60 days ago
On-site Los Angeles, CA $80K – $104K Apply by Jul 24, 2026 Practical Nurse ISFJ OperationsHealthcare
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking to hire an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to work in our Case Management/Care Coordination Program. The LVN provides patient centered care with expertise in the coordination of care for high-risk clients in the outpatient/inpatient setting ensuring that Veteran-centered health care is provided and delivered in a quality, accessible and respectful manner, consistent with the mission, goals and objectives of the organization.
What You'll Do
- →This job announcement is open to current, permanent GLA employees only.
- →Duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to: Performs more complex nursing assignments within the practice setting.
- →Demonstrates broader knowledge skills with respect to responsibilities than employees at lower grades.
- →Applies Veteran's care data to initiate active contributions to the Veteran's overall health plan.
- →Demonstrates the ability to work independently without the need for readily available supervision and communicates effectively with the Veteran, families, caregivers, professionals, and other supportive staff.
- →Collaborates with Surgical Services, Procedure Areas, Primary Care, and specialty teams to ensure timely communication of abnormal findings, incomplete requirements, or changes in patient condition that may impact surgical scheduling.
- →Monitors and documents patient completion of pre-procedure steps, notifying RN/provider of barriers, delays, or clinical concerns requiring intervention.
- →Assists with post-procedure coordination such as scheduling follow-up appointments, reinforcing discharge instructions, reviewing wound and skin integrity, and identifying potential complications requiring RN/provider attention.
- →Demonstrates ability to recognize early signs of complications related to surgery or procedures and promptly reports concerns to the RN/provider for further evaluation.
- →Ensures accurate and timely documentation of all coordination activities, patient instructions, assessments, and communications in CPRS according to policy.
- →Participates in interdisciplinary team huddles and care coordination meetings as requested to support safe surgical workflows and patient transitions.
- →Assists patients and families in understanding pre-procedure requirements and actively contributes to reducing same-day cancellations by promoting readiness and adherence to instructions.
- →Assists the RN in assessing social, logistical, or functional needs that may impact surgical preparation or discharge planning (e.g., transportation, caregiver support, home safety).
- →Supports the organization's focus on safe, efficient care delivery by identifying system barriers, communicating delays, and collaborating to resolve issues affecting timely surgical access.
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.
- ✓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 consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
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Job ID: 90769271-45a0-4cd2-b4d6-8a9008a973a3
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