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Originally Posted by Theresa Marie
Can anyone give me any info on working for The Villages Health? Specifically as an LPN. My husband and I are in the process of getting things wrapped up her in PA and will be heading to TV by late Fall. He will be retired and I will work for awhile longer. Currently I am waiting for my FL nursing license to be approved and exploring employment options, including agency nursing and facilities outside TV. Thanks in advance  |
I am a retired R.N. and worked the last 21 years of my 44 year nursing career for the VA in R.I. and retired from Federal service at the end of 2021 before my already retired husband and I relocated to The Villages in May of 2022. The VA does have a large outpatient clinic in The Villages which is where my husband receives care and they do hire LPNs. You do not need a Florida LPN license to work there, but you do need a valid LPN license from any USA state. You can search and apply for LPN positions via the website usajobs.gov. Not sure how long you plan to continue to work and your age, but what was a great benefit for me being under 65 when I retired and not yet eligible for Medicare was I was able to carry my FEHB health insurance into retirement so I had gap coverage before I was eligible to enroll in Medicare. Although it is not inexpensive, I decided to keep my FEHB standard option BC/BS after enrolling in Medicare as it works as a great supplement to Part B which eliminates most all copays other than a small copay for prescription medications. As a Federal employee you do need to be vested for 5 years before you would be eligible to carry your health insurance into retirement.