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.
Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. Focus on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. Formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments. Seek guidance in how to improve care provided to residents and families.
Provide principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills. Seek documentation guidance from the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator to ensure accuracy of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score. Responsible to the assigned rating and approving supervisors and is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS). Manage workload as assigned, organize, and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care. Establish a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to attain, maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment. Engage patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination.
Maintain knowledge of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting, VA, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintain awareness of high reliability principles to deliver consistent care and improve patient outcomes Communicate, collaborate, and utilize leadership principles to perform as an effective member of the interprofessional team.
Deliver fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. Assess, plans, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components. Assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team Preferred Experience: One Year Med/Surg or Long Term Care Experience 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: 7:00pm - 7:30am Sunday- Tuesday every other Wednesday Compressed/Flexible: 12 hour compressed tour Telework: Not Authorized 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
Note: 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/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Note: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/NLNAC changed its name to ACEN in May 2013.
ACEN's website may be utilized to verify accredited programs using automated inquiry processes; however, for verification of any nursing program's accreditation prior to 1998 an automated inquiry cannot be used and ACEN must be contacted directly via their email contact information on the ACEN website to verify.
Note: In order to grant credit towards an appointment based on foreign nursing education higher than the associate degree level, formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized degree equivalency agency accepted by VA, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD), must be obtained.
Kristina.Dawson@va.gov · 405-902-1337
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $81583 – $143926/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-25.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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