The Richmond VA Medical Center is seeking five Inpatient Staff Registered Nurses for the Telemetry Unit on the day shift to join the Acute Care service. The selected incumbent will be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. They will assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to: Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs.
Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. Assists in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.
Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.
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: 0730-2000, 0730-1600 both considered day shift- compressed tours 2 x 12 hour shifts with 2 x 8 hour shifts OR 6 x 12 hour shifts and 1 x 8 hour shift Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Lynne.Whitted@va.gov · 804-854-2581
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82228 – $163760/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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