Occupation
Licensed Vocational Nurse
A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) delivers hands-on patient care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians in settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics, handling tasks such as medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and basic wound care. Their clinical/bedside skills and EHR documentation habits keep the broader care team informed of a patient's condition day to day. This role typically draws compassionate, detail-oriented individuals who completed a state-approved vocational nursing program and hold an active license.
How much does a Licensed Vocational Nurse make?
Too few Licensed Vocational Nurse postings state pay to publish a median yet: 6 of 7 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Licensed Vocational Nurse roles?
7 open Licensed Vocational Nurse roles from 2 employers.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Licensed Vocational Nurse in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Licensed Vocational Nurse roles (7)
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Domiciliary Nursing Clinic
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Bonham, TX · $49,830 – $78,214
This role provides nursing care to veterans dealing with mental health, substance abuse, and housing instability at a VA medical center's residential rehabilitation program. The position involves medication administration, wound care, patient education, and coordination with the wider nursing team in a structured day-shift environment.
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Licensed Vocational Nurse
IQVIA
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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Laguna Hills, CA · $71,763 – $93,292
The VA Health Care System is hiring licensed vocational nurses for its primary care department to provide direct patient care including vital signs, medications, treatments, and specimen collection. This role suits nurses seeking stable federal employment with comprehensive benefits and a structured Monday-Friday schedule.
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Licensed Vocational Nurse SCI/Urology Outpatient
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $58,741 – $93,292
This position provides nursing care to spinal cord injury patients in an outpatient urology clinic at the VA, emphasizing medication administration, wound care, and catheter management under RN supervision. It suits experienced LVNs seeking specialized SCI/urology experience within a federal healthcare system.
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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Primary Care, Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Big Spring, TX · $50,595 – $79,222
This is a licensed vocational nurse position in primary care at a Veterans Health Administration facility, offering up to $200,000 in education debt repayment for eligible candidates. The role involves comprehensive patient care including medication administration, patient education, and support for diagnostic procedures, with a standard Monday–Friday daytime schedule.
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Vocational Nurse - Ambulatory Specialty Care
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Mather, CA · $57,095 – $103,912
This Licensed Vocational Nurse role in a VA ambulatory specialty clinic provides nursing care to diverse patient populations, administering medications, assisting with procedures, and supporting veterans' health outcomes in a Monday-Friday outpatient setting. The position suits experienced LVNs comfortable working within a structured medical team and performing both direct patient care and emergency response.
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Licensed Vocational Nurse
Veterans Health Administration
San Francisco, CA · $58,187 – $105,899
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Likely next role (464)
Where Licensed Vocational Nurses commonly go next: Registered Nurse.
Registered Nurse-Community Living Center
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Roseburg, OR · $83,478 – $149,960
A registered nurse position at a VA Community Living Center providing direct patient care to veterans, including medication administration, wound care, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. This role suits nurses seeking federal employment with strong benefits, loan repayment eligibility, and structured career progression within the VA system.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Nurse (Pediatrics)
Indian Health Service
Full-time · Shiprock, New Mexico · $73,426 – $109,678
This pediatric nursing role at a tribal health system involves comprehensive patient assessment, therapeutic care delivery, and family education for children across various acuity levels. The position suits experienced nurses seeking to work independently in a specialty pediatric setting with federal employment benefits.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Nurse (ClinicalPediatrics)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Tacoma, WA · $107,067 – $139,196
This is a pediatric nursing role at a military medical center in Tacoma, Washington, serving children and adolescents in both acute care and surgical settings. The position suits experienced nurses who want to work in a structured federal environment with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
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Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Full-time · Bennettsville, SC · $77,192 – $100,355
A nursing position within the federal prison system focused on preventing and controlling infectious diseases while supporting correctional security. This role suits experienced infection control nurses who can work independently managing disease surveillance, outbreak containment, and immunization programs in a correctional health services setting.
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NURSING (CASE MANAGER) (T32)
Army National Guard Units
Birmingham, AL · $75,431 – $98,066
This is a military nursing role focused on managing the health readiness of National Guard service members, helping them understand medical limitations and coordinate their care across military and civilian providers. The position suits experienced registered nurses comfortable working in a military structure who want to support soldiers' medical and deployment readiness through case management and health education.
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Registered Nurse
Longs Drugs
Cincinnati, OH
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Registered Nurse (RN) -Behavioral Health
Lifepoint Hospitals
Full-time · White Hall, AR
A bedside nursing role in a psychiatric setting working overnight hours, caring for patients with behavioral health needs and managing acute psychiatric conditions. Suited for nurses comfortable with mental health populations and flexible schedules.
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RN, Specialty - Nephrology
CityMD
Bend, OR
This nephrology nursing role manages dialysis and plasmapheresis care for patients in an outpatient setting, requiring hands-on treatment of end-stage renal disease and autoimmune conditions. It suits nurses transitioning into specialty care who have dialysis experience and want to work in a coordinated, multi-disciplinary healthcare network.
Listed on CityMD’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Clinical Training & Quality Specialist
Cohere Health
Full-time · United States · $70,000 – $78,000
This role combines clinical quality assurance and staff training for a healthcare technology company, auditing clinical decisions against guidelines and coaching team members to improve performance. It suits nurses with healthcare operations experience who enjoy analyzing data, mentoring others, and implementing process improvements.
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Care Manager RN – Weekends (Sat/Sun)
AdventHealth
Part-time · ADVENTHEALTH PARKER · $35 – $66 / hour
This role manages patient discharge planning and care transitions for a hospital system, working weekend shifts. It suits experienced nurses interested in care coordination and helping patients navigate post-acute services and community resources.
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Registered Nurse-Community Living Center
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Roseburg, OR · $83,478 – $149,960
A registered nurse position at a VA Community Living Center providing direct patient care to veterans, including medication administration, wound care, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. This role suits nurses seeking federal employment with strong benefits, loan repayment eligibility, and structured career progression within the VA system.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Nurse (Pediatrics)
Indian Health Service
Full-time · Shiprock, New Mexico · $73,426 – $109,678
This pediatric nursing role at a tribal health system involves comprehensive patient assessment, therapeutic care delivery, and family education for children across various acuity levels. The position suits experienced nurses seeking to work independently in a specialty pediatric setting with federal employment benefits.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Medical Assistant
HonorHealth
Listed on HonorHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Nurse (ClinicalPediatrics)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Tacoma, WA · $107,067 – $139,196
This is a pediatric nursing role at a military medical center in Tacoma, Washington, serving children and adolescents in both acute care and surgical settings. The position suits experienced nurses who want to work in a structured federal environment with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Medical Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Full-time · Bennettsville, SC · $77,192 – $100,355
A nursing position within the federal prison system focused on preventing and controlling infectious diseases while supporting correctional security. This role suits experienced infection control nurses who can work independently managing disease surveillance, outbreak containment, and immunization programs in a correctional health services setting.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
NURSING (CASE MANAGER) (T32)
Army National Guard Units
Birmingham, AL · $75,431 – $98,066
This is a military nursing role focused on managing the health readiness of National Guard service members, helping them understand medical limitations and coordinate their care across military and civilian providers. The position suits experienced registered nurses comfortable working in a military structure who want to support soldiers' medical and deployment readiness through case management and health education.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Medical Assistant
Quad
Yorktown, IN
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Medical Assistant
Lifepoint Hospitals
Vernal, UT
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Registered Nurse
Longs Drugs
Cincinnati, OH
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