Outpatient Primary Care LPN – Patient‑Centered Nurse

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse to provide foundational, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or provider within a Veterans Affairs outpatient setting in New Jersey.

The role supports safe, efficient clinical operations and high-quality patient care. Applicants pending education or licensure may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Six months of qualifying LPN/LVN experience (GS-4 eligibility)
• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
• Current, unrestricted LPN/LVN licensure in U.S. or D.C.
• English proficiency required for direct patient care positions

Responsibilities

• Provide foundational, patient-centered nursing care under supervision.
• Support safe, efficient clinical operations within the healthcare team.
• Contribute to high-quality care and patient safety in outpatient settings

Skills

LPN experience

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Emergency response

RN/MD collaboration

Education

Practical/Vocational nursing diploma

NLNAC-accredited program

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse to provide foundational, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or provider within a Veterans Affairs outpatient setting in New Jersey.

The role supports safe, efficient clinical operations and high-quality patient care. Applicants pending education or licensure may be tentatively selected but cannot be hired until requirements are met.