PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Practical Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Aurora, CO

$72k–$93k/ yearPay published by the employer
  • EmployerVeterans Health Administration
  • LocationAurora, CO
  • EmploymentFull time
  • Posted7 days ago
  • Requisition888153900
  • ProfessionLicensed Practical Nurse

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Practical Nurse in Aurora, CO. The employer published a pay range of $72k–$93k per year, and the listing is for a full time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other licensed practical nurse roles before you apply.

Licensed practical and vocational nurses provide bedside and clinic care under the direction of RNs and physicians.

Duties from the announcement

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT, applications will be accepted until 12/31/2026 or until vacancies are filled. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. VA offers a Comprehensive Total Rewards package: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional . Licensed Practical Nurse - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-LPN-Career-Flyer.pdf . Duties and skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to: Duties include but are not limited to: The LPN/LVN GS-6 is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $39.56 per hour, is 19% above the median of 22 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Colorado ($33.25 per hour).

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Aurora, CO at a glance

  • 106price level, U.S. = 100
  • 4hospitals listed by CMS in Aurora
  • Federal per diem for travel assignments in Aurora: $194 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals.
  • HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations covering Arapahoe County; shortage areas often have more openings.
  • Colorado is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Colorado license by endorsement.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay and jobs in Aurora · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Colorado · Colorado state guide

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do licensed practical nurses get paid at other hospitals in Colorado?

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO$38.47/hr
  • Veterans Health AdministrationAurora, CO$37.48/hr
  • CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO$33.85/hr

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Typical requirements

  • Active LPN or LVN license in the state of the job
  • Completion of an approved practical nursing program
  • BLS certification

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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