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.
Join the Robley Rex VA Healthcare System as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Kentucky. This federal position offers a salary range of $51,778 to $81,381 per year based on the GS pay scale.
## Benefits include federal health insurance, retirement pension, paid time off, and eligibility for loan repayment programs.
## The role involves providing Med-Surg and Tele nursing care. Remote work is indicated. This is a stable government position with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.
Apply now to serve veterans and enjoy federal employment perks.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs a 1.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
This 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.
Remote registered nurse positions in Nursing have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $52k to $81k 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 is a fully remote registered nurse position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($52k–$81k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Federal benefits, Health Insurance, Retirement pension, Paid time off, Loan repayment programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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