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 Demonstrates technical proficiency in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties for patients with varied care needs. Provides care based on patient condition; applies judgment in sequencing procedures and treatments; and accurately recognizes, reports, and documents relevant patient information.
Completed work requires only general review for appropriateness and compliance with established policies and procedures. Observes and responds to patients' care needs, including medication- and equipment-assisted care and patient/family education. Considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, and age-related factors when organizing and delivering care.
Prepares and administers prescribed medications and performs treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Monitors, documents, and promptly reports physical or emotional changes and deviations from normal to the RN or provider. Recognizes urgent and emergency situations, seeks assistance from the RN and/or provider, and initiates appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
Applies knowledge of human behavior, motivation, and reactions to work effectively with patients, families, and staff. Builds constructive relationships with patients and families to support communication and positive interactions. Respects privacy and dignity, protects patient and family rights, and applies customer service standards in interactions with internal and external customers.
Supports complex diagnostic tests and specialized procedures by preparing patients, assisting with examinations, handling specialized instruments and equipment, and monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures. Serves as a preceptor, orienting, educating, and training less experienced LPNs, nursing assistants, or health technicians in support duties for complex tests and procedures.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm 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: Ad-hoc at supervisor's discretion. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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/.
Angelica.Jimenez@va.gov · (541) 440-1000 X40641
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $48694 – $82838/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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