Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Fairbanks (AK)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Ad-hoc telework

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Fairbanks, AK, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Alaska VA Healthcare System. The role focuses on patient care, clinic flow, and interprofessional collaboration within a federal healthcare setting.

Salary ranges across GS levels, with strong benefits including paid time off, parental leave, and federal insurance programs. Telework is ad-hoc; in-person duties at the clinic are required.

Qualifications

Education from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary care delivery model with the patient aligned care team.
Responsible for patient and clinic flow, efficiency, customer service, and teamwork.
Monitors vitals, processes reminders, reviews alerts, and administers medications.
Participates in team huddles and plans patient care; supports continuity of care.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Clinic operations

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Alaska VA Healthcare System is looking to fill a Licensed Practical Nurse position at their Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Fairbanks, AK. Due to low applicant count this JOA will now close on 9/25/2026. The cut-off date is 9/18/2026. The cut-off date will be used to evaluate candidates for the initial vacancies.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but not limited to: Works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model (i.e., patient aligned care team) Primarily responsible for patient and clinic flow, efficiency of the clinic, customer service, and teamwork Develops/maintains effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary team, VA medical centers, and other agencies.

Checking vitals, processing reminders, reviewing and processing alerts appropriately, administering medication, participating in team huddles and meetings to manage and plan patient care Setting priorities and deadlines; adjusting the flow and sequencing of the work to meet team and patient needs; may work with the team to reinforce the plan of care and self-help solutions and entering appropriate information into the electronic record Monitoring pre-appointment requirements to assure readiness for patient visit/procedure (e.g., X-ray, lab work) Participating and providing input in problem solving on operational issues or procedures in team meetings Participating in and independently following up on team huddles by sharing information and collaborating with the medical team to assure continuity of care Evaluating patient information and clinic schedule lists to determine whether patient is vested Educating providers about shared patients (those who receive their care at multiple VAs or those who have care in the community) and bringing to the attention of the provider Additional duties or tasks may be assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800-1630.

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

GS-3: 39,598.00 - 51,482.00 GS-4: 55,640.00 - 72,336.00 GS-5: 62,252.00 - 80,928.00 GS-6: 69,393.00 - 90,211.00 Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Telework: Ad-hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $39598 – $90211/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.