This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within 4 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 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies arise.
This announcement includes opportunities across multiple units and clinics within the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, including Long Term Care (Inpatient Community Living Center: Blind Rehab, Short Stay, Long Stay, Dementia, Hospice), Spinal Cord Injury - Long Term SCI, Nursing Psychology (Inpatient Mental Health - WCT6, Psych Float; Outpatient Mental Health - Veterans Addiction Recovery Center), and Critical Care (MICU, SICU).
Please note that this announcement does not include positions at our Community Based Outpatient Clinics. As a Staff Nurse, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured Veterans.
Responsibilities include documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient condition; collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes; and delivering a full range of nursing care to patients with diverse medical or behavioral needs. Staff Nurses are accountable for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements associated with their grade level.
We are seeking candidates with strong organizational skills, demonstrated leadership within a patient-centered care model, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
The incumbent is expected to lead by example in promoting a customer-service culture-treating all individuals with respect and civility-and to actively cultivate partnerships with our customers to develop effective solutions that meet their needs.
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: Full-time and part-time (unit-specific part-time hours range from 8 to 72 hours per pay period).
Assigned schedules correspond to the specific clinic, and may include days, nights, weekends, rotating shifts, and holidays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Karrie.Kole@va.gov · (269)873-3563
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82275 – $159367/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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