The Inpatient RN on 6C Med/Surg Telemetry is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care, assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care, administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines, and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
The 6C Med/Surg Telemetry Unit in the Syracuse VA Medical Center is looking for two Registered Nurses. The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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. Other duties as assigned.
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: Night Tour - 1930-0800 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Darci.Cook@va.gov · 315-425-4400
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $81520 – $136339/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-29 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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