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Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications is Friday, May 29, 2026 and applicants will be referred on an 'as needed' basis thereafter. Announcement will remain open through 08/24/2026 but may be extended or closed after the initial cut-off date if needed prior to the initial closing date. Note: Vacancies may not currently exist at all locations, but may later prior to the closing date. Applicants will be notified at time of referral.
What You'll Do
- →The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to our nation's Veterans.
- →As a VA RN, you will play a vital role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a diverse patient population.
- →You will work within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote health, prevent disease, and manage acute and chronic health conditions.
- →Registered Nurses will be assigned to interested facilities throughout VHA and may be permanently or temporarily (not to exceed 1-year) appointed on intermittent, part-time, or full-time schedule in support of the VA facilities across the Nation.
- →Primary responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: Provide direct and indirect patient care, ensuring adherence to established nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
- →Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, identify patient needs, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, Veterans, and their families.
- →Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor patient responses, and take appropriate action in accordance with VA guidelines.
- →Educate Veterans and their families on health conditions, medications, treatment plans, and self-care strategies to promote optimal health outcomes.
- →Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic health records (EHR) documentation.
- →Utilize critical thinking skills to anticipate and respond to changes in patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating concerns as necessary.
- →Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
- →Adhere to all safety protocols and infection control practices.
- →Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring ethical considerations and Veterans' rights are respected.
- →Engage in continuous professional development and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 88132c27-a261-4f9f-85e6-994635b94d54
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