Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care NP

Overview

The Captain James

A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, Illinois is a VA and DoD dually integrated healthcare center providing care to Veterans, Active‑Duty Military Personnel, and their families. We seek an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our compassionate whole‑health care team.

• Independently manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention using evidence‑based practice.
• Develop and implement individualized plans to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Demonstrate leadership and collaborate with the Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiate referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Provide education to patients and their families.
• Assess and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Exemplify the ICARE core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

• Full and unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner from any U.S. state or territory.
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified NP with primary‑care experience.
• U.S. citizenship (non‑citizens may only be appointed when no qualified citizens are available).
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Valid driver’s license or REAL‑ identification.
• Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Background and security investigation required.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.

Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. No telework or virtual work. No relocation incentives.

Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards; 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays); traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting); federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution; federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance.

Apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/05/2026 to receive consideration.

• Resume (use the standard Clinical Resume Document: download at )
• Transcript (if using education to qualify)
• DD‑214 or other evidence of service for Veterans and transitioning service members
• Professional certification documents
• SF‑50 (if applicable)
• Other documents as specified in the application instructions

Veterans and eligible families will receive preference in accordance with VA policy. Please claim preference during the application process.