Licensed Practical Nurse

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Martinsburg, West Virginia$71K - $92KFull TimePractical Nursing

✓ 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

M-F 8-4:30. $71K-$92K. Lead LPN in ortho clinic. Wound care expert. Serve Veterans. Solid benefits.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No weekend work Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

Conduct preliminary examinations and evaluations of patients to identify initial concerns and gather necessary information for the provider.
Remove and apply wound vacs, obtain wound measurements and document findings to present to the provider
Perform routine orthopedic care for patients as assigned, ensuring their comfort and safety during treatments.
Accurately document patient history, findings and treatments in the appropriate format with the
outpatient records ensuring they are ready for signature by the provider.
Obtain, label and prepare aerobic cultures and pathology specimens per the providers orders

Requirements

Travel Required
Not 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

Benefits & Compensation

Relocation expenses reimbursed
Inspect diabetic ulcers and other wounds under the supervision of the provider.
of a Allied Health Professional
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:0am- 4:30pm

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 Practical 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.

Practical Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Practical 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 $71k to $92k 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 Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($71k–$92k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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