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 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 EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: -Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. -Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements. -Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol.
-Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology. -Records patients' current vital signs. -Works directly under physicians. -Records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse. -Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients.
-Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physicians. -Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. -Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.
-Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. -Performs 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: Monday- Friday (Shift position requires flexibility to provide coverage for off tours if the opportunity arises) 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 Monique Head, monique.head@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Nerissa.Mckinnie@va.gov · 706-434-9315
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $91642 – $169693/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-15 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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