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 primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is to improve the quality of patient care and to better prepare nurses to thrive in the health care system. The CNL role engages highly skilled clinicians in outcome-based practice and quality improvement. The CNL oversees the care coordination of a distinct group of patients and actively provides direct patient care in complex situations.
The CNL collaborates with the Nurse Manager and frontline staff to evaluate the clinical expertise and practice of the nursing staff. The Master's degree-prepared clinician puts evidence-based practice into action to ensure that patients benefit from the latest innovations in care delivery. Leads efforts with management and within the Shared Governance Structure to alleviate identified care and culture disparities between units.
Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility. Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement.
Leading and organizing delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning; Functioning as an expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities; Using professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities.
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: Monday-Friday,0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be 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
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) must be recognized by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by either of the following accrediting agencies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) OR The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) ACEN or CCNE program or degree accreditation may also be found under the U.S.
Department of Education NOTES: Department of Education: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. School Name: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
No longer on accreditation site: If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $81819 – $162619/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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