This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Assists and prepares Veterans for care visits and communicates their healthcare needs to members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Maintains direct contact with Veterans and contributes to their overall health, safety, and well-being. Follows all facility standard operating policies, procedures, and practices.
Recognizes Veterans' medical care needs and responds appropriately within the scope of practice. Provides cross-coverage for other clinical areas, as assigned by the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager. Assists with a variety of physical and behavioral health conditions experienced by the Veteran population.
Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), orients, trains, and mentors less experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Nursing Assistants (NAs). Provides education and serves as a clinical resource for Veterans, families, and internal and external stakeholders under the supervision of an RN or LIP. Performs clinic-appropriate procedures under the supervision of an RN or LIP, including: Ear lavages. Point-of-care testing.
Bladder scans. Electrocardiograms (EKGs). Uses medical equipment and technology to obtain vital signs and other clinical data, including: Non-critical reusable medical devices (RMDs). Electrocardiogram equipment. Telehealth carts and cameras. Other tools used to collect information during Veteran visits.
Work Schedule: Various tours: 6:00am-2:30pm, 2:00pm-10:30pm, 10:30pm-06:30am Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: AdHoc at Supervisors discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Marianne.Harvey@va.gov · 541-440-1000 X45018
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $48694 – $82838/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-11.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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