Licensed Practical Nurse Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse job in outpatient primary care at the Veterans Health Administration, based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The nurse gives basic patient care to Veterans under the direction of a registered nurse or provider. It is an open continuous announcement, and a recruitment or relocation incentive has been approved for a highly qualified applicant.
It may close early. Yes, applications are referred on cut-off dates, starting November 10, 2026 and then every two weeks, and the job may be filled before the final date.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
- Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
- Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
The announcement says you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. The job is open to the public and to current federal employees, and current permanent VA employees at the facility are considered first.
What you would do
- Perform routine health screenings and basic nursing care for patients.
- Complete preventive procedures, chart reviews, and visit preparation under nurse review.
- Room patients, manage room turnover, and make pre-visit calls to patients.
- Help track screening reminders, consults, and follow-up calls after discharge.
- Take part in team meetings to help coordinate patient care.
Do you qualify for GS-3 to GS-6?
With experience: Experience is needed for GS-4 and higher. GS-4 requires 6 months of LPN or LVN work, or 1 year of nursing care work in a hospital, clinic, or similar setting after graduating. GS-5 requires 1 full year at the GS-4 level, and GS-6 requires 1 more year at the GS-5 level.
With education: Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing school approved by the state or accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLNAC), with transcripts required. Graduating from an approved school of at least 24 months also qualifies for GS-4.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Full, active, current, and unrestricted LPN or LVN license in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or D.C.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Copy of your LPN or LVN license
- Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- Transcript if you use your education to qualify
- SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
- DD-214 or Statement of Service if it applies to you
- Cover letter, if you choose to include one
How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, and your application, resume, and documents will be verified. Errors or missing information may lower your rating or affect your consideration, and the VA runs pre-employment reference checks.
Tips for this job:
- Include a copy of your LPN or LVN license, since it is required to apply.
- If you use school to qualify, send a transcript from an approved or accredited nursing program.
- Describe your nursing work clearly, with dates and hours per week, because your experience will be verified.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday day shift with variable start times. Travel of 25% or less may be expected.
Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive has been approved for a highly qualified applicant. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Background and security investigation
- Pass a pre-employment physical
- Online onboarding with a REAL ID compliant identification
- Annual seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption with a face mask
- 1 or 2-year trial period
- Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, and lift in patient care
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $42,584 – $69,485 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-3 to GS-6 · General Schedule
- Location
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- 25% or less
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Practical Nurse (0620)
- Announcement
- CAZP-13101707-27-JM
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