Vocational Nurse (Cardiology)

The primary purpose of the LVN is to perform the assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality healthcare, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving veterans.

Major Duties: LVN is responsible to scrub schedules to ensure patients properly scheduled Familiar with and performs and meets clinical practice guidelines and prevention index standards within his/her scope of practice. the Incumbent ensures proper patient verification, is competent in the specimen and blood lab collection & proper labeling of the same. LVN administers medication and immunizations within scope of licensure, schedules appointments, performs patient return calls, as appropriate. LVN is responsible for the clearance of all pending/past due clinical reminders at the time of clinic visit and or call. LVN is familiar with and performs and meets clinical practice guideline and prevention index standards within his/her scope of practice. incumbent routinely orders supplies and maintains cleanliness/stocking of exam/procedure rooms. Provides direct nursing care to a group of patients for cardiology services. May preform various duties including patient check in, taking vitals, rooming patients, and may perform EKGs, setting up and placing patients in Holter monitors and assist with cardiac stress tests. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800-1630 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 08814F,08815F,08816F, 08817F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply

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. 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.