Licensed Practical Nurse (Telehealth) - Ironwood
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.
Summary
This position serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse aligned under the Nursing, and Ambulatory Care service within The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. The position is assigned to the IRONWOOD CBOC and must foster and promote a "team concept" and remain flexible and open to contributing to all areas of the CBOC. The Licensed Practical Nurse is cross trained for varied major duties in order to serve as a resource to the team members.
Summary
This position serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse aligned under the Nursing, and Ambulatory Care service within The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. The position is assigned to the IRONWOOD CBOC and must foster and promote a "team concept" and remain flexible and open to contributing to all areas of the CBOC. The Licensed Practical Nurse is cross trained for varied major duties in order to serve as a resource to the team members.
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/04/2026 to 02/12/2026
Benefits & Compensation
$44,860 to - $69,883 per year
Benefits & Compensation
scale & grade
GS 3 - 6
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Ironwood, MI
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work Schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
6
Job family (Series)
0620 Practical Nurse
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
IM-12877235-26-JB
Control number
856464500
This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
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Duties
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Demonstrates Patient Centered Care (PCC) through the use of effective communication with patients, families, visitors, and members of the interdisciplinary team, including the patient in mutual goal setting, and providing patient advocacy when appropriate.
Major Duties Include but not limited
Conducts a variety of clinics effectively including, but not limited to, general medicine, optometry, women wellness, neurology, etc
- Utilizes appropriate organization and priority setting to maintain quality care in clinics with increasing numbers of patients scheduled during a defined time frame.
- Maintains aseptic techniques.
- Provides education to patients and family members regarding preparations for diagnostic tests, x-rays, and endoscopic procedures as well as general patient information
About Us
appointments and medications.
Inventory and stocks supplies daily.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Location: Ironwood VA Clinic 629 West Cloverland Drive, Suite 1, Ironwood, MI 49938 Telework: Not Suitable Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:08565F,08566F,08567F,08568F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Benefits & Compensation
Ranges
GS-3: $44,860 - $58311 GS-4: $47,649 - $61,951 GS-5: $50,613 - $65,791 GS-6: $53,758 - $69,883
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
You must be a U. S. Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated po
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Practical Nurse (Telehealth) - Ironwood at Department of Veterans Affairs a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Telehealth Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Telehealth Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Telehealth 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 $45k to $70k 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 Ironwood, Michigan.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($45k–$70k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Federal Pension, Health Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance 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
2mo ago
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