Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Services Clinic

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Salary

$50K-$77K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$81,444 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+6.9% - Faster than average

22% below the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Healthcare From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Application

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Assessment

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Deadline

Jun 18, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: IA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Services Clinic Des Moines, Iowa Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Duties VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Join the VA Central Iowa Health Care System as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Surgical Services Clinic! Play a critical role in areas such as general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and more. You'll assist with vital signs, injections, wound care, medication administration, and patient education. With tasks requiring advanced technical skills, you'll support diverse clinics and contribute to exceptional veteran care. Duties include, but not limited to: Performs technical proficiency in initiating, executing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to diverse patient populations within the surgical services clinics. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with varying physical and/or behavioral problems, including vital signs, injections, immunizations, and wound care. Orients and trains less experienced LPNs, Nursing Assistants, and Health Technicians in promoting optimal patient care delivery. Provides education to patients and/or family members regarding common disease processes, medication, and prescribed treatment regimens. Observes,

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