Vocational Nurse (Wound Care) at Veterans Health Administration – Palo Alto, California

About the opportunity

The Wound Care LVN/LPN at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System reports to the Wound Care Nurse Manager. This role involves managing daily operations of the Wound Care and Tele-wound Clinics, collaborating with providers to manage ongoing wound care for Veterans, and performing telehealth imaging and test administration. The incumbent serves as a clinical expert, mentoring nursing staff and ensuring clinic workflow efficiency. Responsibilities include patient site facilitation, identifying subtle changes in patient conditions, documenting care in CPRS, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. This position requires independent technical judgment and a comprehensive working knowledge of practical nursing principles.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary range: $90,523 – $117,682
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off (13-26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
• Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting)
• Federal 401K with up to 5% employer matching
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy for eligible full-time employees with family income below $144,000
• Potential credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military experience

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Graduate of an approved/accredited school of practical or vocational nursing
• Full, active, current, and unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation/examination
• Must undergo a background/security investigation and drug screening
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
• Wound care certification/experience is strongly preferred

Required documents

• Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• License
• Transcript (if using education to qualify)
• Cover Letter
• Professional Certification
• SF-50 (for current/former Federal employees)
• DD-214/Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-17

How to apply

• Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
• Complete the full online occupational questionnaire
• Upload all required documentation
• Submit the application package through the USAJOBS portal

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• A 1- or 2-year trial period is required.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment.
• Work schedule is typically M-F, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with potential for compressed/flexible schedules.
• This is not a virtual or telework-eligible position.