Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

About the opportunity

The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System is recruiting for three Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs), with one position at each designated Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The primary purpose of the Outpatient Primary Care LPN/LVN role is to provide patient-centered nursing care directed by a registered nurse (RN) or provider. The LPN/LVN supports safe, efficient clinical operations and contributes to high-quality care within the healthcare team. Primary duties include initiating and completing structured health screenings, delivering nursing interventions, promoting patient safety, reinforcing education and preventive care, assisting with clinic flow, conducting chart reviews, panel scrubbing, daily huddles, and visit preparation.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases, with potential for higher step rates based on qualifications
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Paid parental leave: up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy: up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs up to $416.66 monthly for eligible employees with family income below $144,000
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% employer contributions
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the NLNAC at the time of completion
• Full, active, current, and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia
• Proficient in both spoken and written English
• Selective Service registration required for males born after December 31, 1959

Required documents

• License
• Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) including job title, duties, start/end dates, full-time/part-time status with hours per week, and series/grade if applicable
• Transcript (if using education to qualify)
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) if current or former Federal employees
• Cover letter (accepted if applicable)
• DD-214 / Statement of Service (if applicable)
• Disability Letter (VA) (if applicable)
• SF-15 (if applicable)

When to apply

• Applications open on September 2, 2026
• Application deadline is September 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Create a USAJOBS account or log in to an existing account
• Prepare your resume and supporting documentation as specified in the required documents section
• Click Apply Online and complete the full occupational questionnaire
• Submit your complete application package and questionnaire by the closing date of September 14, 2026

Additional information

• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6, with actual grade selection ranging from GS-3 to GS-6 based on qualifications.
• Selected applicants will be required to serve a 1- or 2-year trial period.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment.
• Positions are in the Excepted Service and do not confer competitive status.