Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration
Cody, WY
Health system employer
- Eligibility
- LPNGeneral
Posted Jun 19
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- No precepting
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Similar roles post
- WY nursing roles that state pay post $39/hr to $54/hr
WY nursing postings that state pay run $35/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $54/hr, across 54 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
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About this role
# Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Join Our Team at Veterans Health Administration!
Are you a nursing student about to graduate or a newly licensed LPN eager to start your professional journey? At the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a meaningful career where you can grow, learn, and make a real difference in the lives of those who served our country.
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### What You Can Expect in Your First 90 Days Starting your career can feel overwhelming, but you won’t be alone. During your first three months, you’ll be supported by a dedicated mentorship and preceptor program designed to help you build confidence and clinical skills at your own pace. You’ll shadow experienced nurses, get hands-on practice, and receive regular feedback as you settle into your role.
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_“My preceptor was amazing — she never let me feel lost and always encouraged questions. It made all the difference starting out.”_ — New Graduate LPN
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### A Team That Feels Like Family At VHA, our unit culture is warm, supportive, and collaborative. You’ll work alongside registered nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals who care deeply about teamwork and respect. Here, everyone’s voice matters, and fostering a positive environment is a priority. Expect regular team huddles, open communication, and a culture that celebrates victories big and small.
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### Schedule Flexibility That Fits Your Life Whether you’re looking for part-time, full-time, day, evening, or night shifts, we offer flexible scheduling options to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Plus, with
- shift differentials and competitive pay, you’ll feel rewarded for the hours you put in.
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### Grow and Advance Your Nursing Career Your learning journey doesn’t stop at orientation. VHA encourages continuous professional development, offering support for certifications that build your skills and open doors for advancement. Interested in becoming an RN someday? We provide tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness programs that can help fund your education and ease your financial burden.
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### Benefits That Support You
- **Sign-on bonuses** to welcome you aboard
- **Tuition reimbursement** and **loan forgiveness** programs supporting your career goals
- Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans
- Generous paid time off and holidays
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### Real Voices from Our Nurses _“Working at VHA has been a rewarding experience — the benefits are great, and the team truly cares about growth and work-life balance.”_ — LPN, VA Hospital
_“I appreciate how much support is available as a new nurse. The preceptor program prepared me well for every shift.”_ — New Grad Nurse
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## Why Nurses Love Working Here
- Meaningful work caring for Veterans who deserve our best
- Strong support systems for new nurses stepping into practice
- Opportunities to expand your clinical skills and advance your career
- Friendly colleagues who become lifelong friends
- Competitive pay with great benefits tailored for nurses
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## Perfect for You If…
- You’re a recent nursing graduate or new LPN ready to launch your career
- You want a workplace that values mentorship and continuous learning
- Flexible schedules matter to your work-life balance
- You’re excited about growing in your profession with tuition support
- You want your work to truly impact the lives of our nation’s Veterans
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Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Join us at Veterans Health Administration and become part of a team that cares for those who served — with the same care and respect they deserve.
**Apply today and start your nursing journey with us!**
Sourced from Veterans Health Administration’s careers page.
Requirements
- LPN
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Loan repayment
Place
- City
- Cody, WY
- Median rent
- $1,051/mo
- Local household income
- $72,570/yr
- State price level
- 7% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Wyoming index 92.7, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Nationally the VA describes itself as the largest U.S. nurse employer, with more than 120,000 RNs, APNs, LPNs, and nursing assistants. The VA has said it is on pace to reduce staff by nearly 30,000 by the end of FY2025…
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- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?