This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The RN provides comprehensive nursing care and care management within the independent RN Scope of Practice defined by the State in which you are practicing and VHA policy. The primary function of the RN is to deliver care to a diverse patient population with varying medical and psychiatric complexity. This can also include IV therapy, Foley catheter management, enteral feeding, wound care, medication administration, and other advanced nursing interventions.
Care is provided across specialties such as Substance Use Disorder SUD, Serious Mental Illness SMI, Post-traumatic Stress PTSD Major Duties and Responsibilities - Independently assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in accordance with VHA standards. - Leads and coordinates nursing care within the BHIP Model of Care.
- Performs skilled nursing interventions as ordered by Medical Providers (e.g., blood draws, injections, dressing changes, wound care, medication administration, psychiatric interventions). - Completes timely and accurate clinical documentation consistent with VHA standards. - Observes and responds to changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate nursing or emergency interventions.
- Provides patient and family education, including disease management, health promotion, and discharge planning. - Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, care planning, and quality improvement initiatives. - Ensures safe, ethical, and evidence-based nursing practice within the RN Scope of Practice.
- Performs additional nursing duties as assigned and appropriate to the RN role 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: Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 0830-1630.
No weekends/holidays. This position works on a campus that has 24/7 Operations and typically this position is Monday-Friday 0800-1630, but it can require that the RN be available to rotate shifts, including weekends and holidays, and may be assigned administrative responsibilities as determined by the supervisor during staffing shortages or declared emergencies Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN15EDRP@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not authorized
David.Orozco@va.gov · 361-905-3700
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $69904 – $129393/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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