Licensed Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 93,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration's Los Angeles facility is recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the National Center for Warrior Independence. You will support interdisciplinary teams, conduct home visits when needed, and help coordinate care and outreach to strengthen Veteran independence.

The role offers a competitive federal salary, with a formal benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

Meeting the Veterans where they are in their place of resident and/or in the community by conducting face to face home visits.
Supporting National Center for Warrior Independence programs that enhance Veteran resilience and promote independent living.
Assisting with coordination, planning, and execution of service delivery initiatives across healthcare and administrative service lines.
Engaging in outreach, partnership building, and communication efforts that improve access, awareness, and effectiveness of Veteran programs.
Ensuring timely and accurate support to Veterans, staff, and interdisciplinary teams through data gathering, scheduling, documentation, and workflow management.
Contributing to innovation and process improvements aimed at strengthening Veteran outcomes and operational success.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The National Center for Warrior Independence supports the Administration by advancing programs and partnerships that strengthen Veteran resilience, promote independent living, and ensure effective delivery of services across the enterprise. The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is Seeking Highly Energetic Candidates

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 This position plays a vital role in supporting the Center's mission to enhance Veteran independence through coordinated services, strategic outreach, and programmatic excellence. Ideal candidates are motivated, adaptable, and committed to improving Veteran outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and high-quality service delivery.

The role involves supporting interdisciplinary teams, managing key program functions, and helping drive initiatives that empower Veterans to thrive in their communities.

VA Careers -VA offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is Seeking Highly Energetic Candidates This vacancy is a solicitation for a Hiring Fair/Onboarding Event, which will be offered on an invite-only basis once the minimum position qualifications have been verified. Candidates who resides in the West Los Angeles commuting area will be required to attend in person.

Candidates who reside outside of West Los Angeles commuting area will have the opportunity to tele-interview: Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location of Hiring/Onboarding Event: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Ave Los Angeles, CA 90073.

Core duties may include:

Meeting the Veterans where they are in their place of resident and/or in the community by conducting face to face home visits.
Supporting National Center for Warrior Independence programs that enhance Veteran resilience and promote independent living.
Assisting with coordination, planning, and execution of service delivery initiatives across healthcare and administrative service lines.
Engaging in outreach, partnership building, and communication efforts that improve access, awareness, and effectiveness of Veteran programs.
Ensuring timely and accurate support to Veterans, staff, and interdisciplinary teams through data gathering, scheduling, documentation, and workflow management.
Contributing to innovation and process improvements aimed at strengthening Veteran outcomes and operational success.

Work Schedule: Various tours of duty based on the needs of the service. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. 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).

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: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

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 $71763 – $93292/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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