Licensed Practical Nurse

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Department of Veterans Affairs
1 month ago
Juneau, Alaska$39,017 - $88,990Full TimePractical NursinginNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Weekends

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.

3.5

Burnout Score

Below Average

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