Licensed Practical Nurse Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration • Green Bay, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides foundational, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse (RN) or provider. The role supports safe and efficient clinical operations and high-quality care within the healthcare team. Nurses work within the scope of their license and applicable state, territory, commonwealth, or District of Columbia Nurse Practice Act. Completed work may receive routine or detailed higher-level review depending on the complexity of the duties. The position practices in an outpatient Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) setting and may be filled at grades GS-3 through GS-6, with GS-6 identified as the full performance level.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated limited exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Graduation from a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate state agency and/or accredited by NLNAC when the program was completed.
• Full, active, current, and unrestricted LPN or LVN licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Meet the qualification criteria for the grade sought: GS-3 requires no qualifications beyond the basic requirements; GS-4 requires six months of qualifying LPN/LVN experience, or qualifying education and experience, or graduation from an approved program of at least 24 months; GS-5 requires at least one year of qualifying experience at GS-4 level or equivalent and the specified practical nursing competencies; GS-6 requires at least one additional year of qualifying experience at GS-5 level or equivalent and the specified competencies.
• Submit transcripts and a copy of the nursing license as required.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and required background/security investigation; selected applicants must complete onboarding requirements.
• Comply with pre-employment drug testing if selected for a testing-designated position and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period as a condition of employment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A highly qualified applicant may be eligible for an approved recruitment or relocation incentive.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine structured or focused health screenings and basic nursing interventions, promote patient safety, and support smooth clinic flow.
• Reinforce patient education, preventive care, and continuity of services across the care experience.
• Complete preventive procedures, nursing tasks, chart reviews, panel scrubbing, daily huddles, and visit preparation.
• Support clinic operations by completing screening reminders, rooming patients, assisting providers with entry-level LPN/LVN tasks, managing room turnover, and conducting pre-visit calls to prepare patients for labs and procedures.
• Review upcoming appointments, assist in identifying opportunities for alternate care modalities, support consult tracking, and provide backup for routine post-discharge calls.
• Use clinic tools and workflows, participate in PACT meetings, and help maintain continuity, coordination, and quality of care across the team.
• Provide practical nursing care within the scope of licensure, including medication administration and treatments as applicable to the grade, facility policies, and procedures.
• Observe, document, and report patient responses or changes in condition; recognize urgent or emergency situations and seek assistance from an RN or provider.
• Support diagnostic tests and specialized procedures, including patient preparation, assisting with examinations, handling equipment, and monitoring patients when applicable to the grade.
• Orient, educate, or train less experienced staff when required at the applicable grade level.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits depend on the position type and other applicable conditions.
• Possible credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior federal employment or military service, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed