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.
This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until September 30th, 2026 or until all vacancies are filled. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred on a regular basis as vacancies exist. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties of the Registered Nurse - Community Living Center (CLC) include, but are not limited to: Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care to assigned CLC residents, overseeing LPNs and NAs as appropriate.
Support nursing education, orientation, competency validation, and quality-improvement initiatives. Partner with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe and effective care transitions. Apply biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technical proficiency in daily nursing practice. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate nursing care.
Coordinate resident care with emphasis on education, self-management, and overall satisfaction. Administer medications and perform clinical procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to influence and improve care outcomes. Consult with MDS nurses to ensure accuracy of RUG scoring when needed. Utilize fundamental critical-thinking skills, seeking guidance appropriately to support high-quality patient care.
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: Rotating Day/Nights with holiday and weekend rotations.
Standards hours are 0730-2000, 0730-1600, 1930-0800, 2330-0800. Can be 8 or 12 hour tours. Compressed/Flexible: available 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 VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
tanya.augdahl@va.gov · 701-239-3700 X3649
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $72341 – $120600/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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