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Registered Nurse (RN) – Staff Outpatient Primary Care (PACT)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Registered Nurse job in the Primary Care Service at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The nurse works on a PACT team, which is a Patient Aligned Care Team that manages care for Veterans. The job is permanent, on-site only, and has 1 vacancy that may be used to fill more.

1 vacancy; the announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, and the agency clarifies it is open to all U.S. citizens. Veterans and other preference-eligible candidates get preference when qualifications are about equal.

What you would do

  • Manage assigned patient panels and use patient registries to ensure access to care.
  • Provide health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care.
  • Help develop, implement, and revise primary care policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Give constructive feedback to peers and share primary care knowledge with colleagues.
  • Evaluate outpatient outcomes and track PACT program results.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: Your nursing experience is matched to a grade from Nurse I to Nurse III. For Nurse III, you need a master's degree in nursing plus 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one year of which is at the Nurse II level. Preferred experience is outpatient, triage, emergency room, or case management.

With education: You need to graduate from a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time you finished. Education can count at different levels: an associate degree or diploma for Nurse I, Level I, a BSN for Nurse II, and an MSN for Nurse III. Foreign degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Schools must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized body.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or DC

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (the 2-page resume rule does not apply)
  • Transcript, if applicable to your qualifications
  • License or professional certification, if applicable
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications through an online occupational questionnaire. Your resume, CV, and documents will be verified, and the agency will not assume details about your experience. Errors, omissions, or missing required information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your nursing experience clearly with dates, hours per week, and duties, since the agency will not assume details.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, include your DD-214 and, for 10-point preference, an SF-15 with proof.
  • Submit your complete application package by 11:59 PM ET on 11/09/2026, including all required documents.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Compressed or flexible schedules are not available.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized. Benefits include 50 days of paid time off per year, a traditional federal pension, and a federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by the VA.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship; non-citizens only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved medical or religious exemption
  • Acceptable ID required; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted after May 7, 2025
  • English language proficiency required for direct patient care
  • Possible probationary period

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
$68,714 – $120,511 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBSR-13106316-27-GG

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