VA
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Community Care
Veterans Health AdministrationJackson, MS · full time · Entry
$119,390 – $173,079
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role is a Nurse Practitioner in the Veterans Affairs community care setting, delivering independent clinical practice with a focus on evidence-based care, quality improvement, and veteran-centered management. It suits experienced or newly credentialed nurse practitioners seeking a stable federal position with comprehensive benefits and a structured work schedule.
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 accredited program (ACEN or CCNE)
- Active, current, full, and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in a U.S. state or territory
- Current full board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP)
- Graduation from a school of professional nursing approved and accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or equivalent for foreign graduates validated through recognized evaluation agency
Nice to have
- Prior experience in case management or care coordination within healthcare
- Strong clinical background in primary care, specialty referral management, or utilization review
- Experience collaborating with community providers and coordinating care across multiple healthcare systems
- High attention to detail in managing consults, referrals, and patient documentation