Nurse Practitioner- Home Based Primary Care
Veterans Health AdministrationFort Wayne, IN · full time · Entry
$123,808 – $181,124
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 4, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a Nurse Practitioner role in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Home Based Primary Care Service, where you would manage a patient panel independently, prescribe treatments, order diagnostics, and lead collaborative care for veterans with acute and chronic conditions. It suits clinicians with a master's or doctorate in nursing and current board certification seeking stable federal employment with comprehensive benefits and a traditional pension.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Active, current, full, and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license from a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
- Basic board certification from ANCC, AANPCB, or equivalent body (AGCNS-BC, AGACNP, FNP, or appropriate specialty)
- Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
- Licensed independent practitioner status
Nice to have
- One year of specialized Nurse Practitioner experience (preferred for higher grade level)