Registered Nurse

<p>This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31, 2026. Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager as vacancies become available. This announcement may close without prior notification.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Specific duties and responsibilities for each Nurse vacancy varies based on the specialty, and will be discussed in more detail with the hiring manager upon referral/selection.Major duties include, but are not limited to: Teaching of health care and the prevention of illness Assessment, nursing diagnosis, nursing care, and counsel Administration of medications and treatments Coordination and assistance in the delivery of a plan of health care Teaching and supervising of other nursing personnel Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. Delivering safe care to assigned patients, while developing technical competencies. Formulating a plan of care based on nursing assessments, using the nursing process, based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice. Completing initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed. Documenting the nursing process ensuring consistency, accuracy, that it is concise and timely. Evaluating and documenting patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes. Revising plan of care according to evaluations of patient's responses and outcome. Demonstrating appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Multiple schedules, may vary based on department needs. Telework: Not Available irtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: If position is deemed eligible for participation, contact VISN15EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinators for questions/assistance. Learn more. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.