Licensed Practical Nurse

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Mansfield, Ohio$65K - $85KFull TimeNursing

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

This Licensed Practical Nurse position is full-time and located at the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System in Mansfield, Ohio. The role functions within Community Outpatient Services.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
Manage patient care problems with minimal supervision.
Provide nursing care for adults with chronic and acute illnesses.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
Ability to work independently within VA nursing standards.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $65,392 to $85,011 per year.
Federal employee benefits including health, dental, vision insurance.
Retirement under Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS).

Work Schedule

Full-time hours.
No explicit call, weekend, or night shift requirements stated.

This permanent position offers a stable federal career with comprehensive benefits. The role requires on-site presence with no telework eligibility. It is ideal for LPNs seeking to serve veterans in outpatient settings within the VA system.

Apply today to join a dedicated healthcare team in Ohio.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Nursing position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $65k to $85k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Mansfield, Ohio.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($65k–$85k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Federal Pension (FERS). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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