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
You will serve as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Nursing Service Line for the Anchorage VA Medical Center with duty in Juneau, Alaska. This is a full-time permanent position within the federal government.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain communication with patients and interdisciplinary teams.
- Check vitals, process reminders, review alerts, and administer medications.
- Participate in team huddles and meetings to manage and plan patient care.
- Adjust workflow to meet team and patient needs.
- Reinforce plan of care and self-help solutions.
- Enter appropriate information into electronic records.
- Monitor pre-appointment readiness for patient visits or procedures.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse credential.
- Ability to work in a federal healthcare setting.
- Drug test required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $39,017 to $88,990 per year depending on grade (GS 3-6).
- Permanent appointment.
- Federal benefits package (standard VA benefits implied).
Work Schedule
- Full-time.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift details provided.
- No telework or remote work eligibility.
This position does not reimburse relocation expenses.
Burnout Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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