Licensed Practical Nurse
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
Monday-Friday schedule. No weekends. 37-50 days PTO. Federal benefits. $69,737 - $90,660. Actually have a life.
Work-Life Balance Factors
Remote/telehealth
Requirements
- Travel Required
- Not required
- Credentialing
- does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
- VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube. com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4
- Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Benefits & Compensation
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Benefits & Compensation
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- of a Allied Health Professional
Work Schedule
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Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday (Based on the needs of the service)
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 Ambulatory Care registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Ambulatory Care — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Ambulatory Care 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 $70k to $91k 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 Nashville, Tennessee.
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($70k–$91k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off (37-50 days), Parental Leave, Federal Pension, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Ambulatory Care registered nurse jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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