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 Provides practical nursing care at the Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS) within Mental Health services. Supports a continuum of mental health care that includes acute inpatient care, ambulatory care, addictions treatment, urgent care, and vocational rehabilitation.
Provides patient-focused, culturally responsive care designed to support recovery from mental health and substance use disorders and promote Veterans' functional independence and quality of life. Collaborates with Veterans, families, Mental Health staff, and other service lines to support individualized treatment goals and continuity of care.
Provides care to Veterans with a broad range of psychological, behavioral, and substance use conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, other depressive disorders, and addiction. Provides practical nursing care to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings who have varied and complex physical, psychological, and behavioral health needs.
Observes, identifies, and communicates patient concerns, changes in condition, and relevant clinical findings to the registered nurse (RN), Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), and other members of the health care team. Performs a full range of practical nursing duties within the scope of practice and in accordance with established policies, procedures, treatment plans, and supervisory guidance.
Demonstrates technical proficiency in initiating, performing, and completing assigned nursing care activities for a variable and complex patient population. Provides education to Veterans, families, and internal and external stakeholders regarding common disease processes, medications, and treatment plans developed by the RN or LIP.
Orients, trains, and mentors less experienced Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs), nursing assistants (NAs), and health technicians (HTs) regarding care delivery within their respective scopes of practice, under the guidance of the RN or LIP. Promotes effective communication, teamwork, patient safety, and coordination of care across inpatient and outpatient Mental Health services.
Work Schedule: Varies: 6x 12hr-6:00am-6:30pm and 1x 6:30pm-6:30am / 8hr tour 6:00am-2:30pm / 10:00pm-6:30am 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.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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