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 announcement is with the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System within the Community Reintegration and Recovery Service section. These two Registered Nurse positions-one located on site in Gainesville and one located on site in Jacksonville-provide community-based clinical case management and nursing services to Veterans participating in the HUD VASH program.
The RN functions as a key member of an interdisciplinary team, offering medical and mental health assessment, health education, medication support within RN scope, crisis intervention, and ongoing monitoring of Veterans' wellbeing.
The position includes coordination with local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and collaboration with VA medical providers, community health or mental health partners, and homeless service agencies to ensure Veterans receive comprehensive, continuous care.
Veterans eligible for HUD VASH present with complex medical and behavioral health needs, requiring strong clinical judgment, creative problem solving, and the ability to provide services in both healthcare settings and throughout the community. The HUD VASH Program requires ongoing coordination with community homeless providers, coalitions, and other local, state, and federal agencies to maintain housing stability and support Veterans' recovery and reintegration.
Assigned Duties: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines.
Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Provide patient-centered and recovery-oriented care and maintaining self-awareness while caring for patients living with Mental Health conditions.
Facilitates care coordination, linking with the Inpatient MH Units to facilitate continuity of care, MH interdisciplinary treatment team huddles and meetings, warm hand-offs, and develops content as well as facilitates nurse-led psychoeducational groups Provides acute and routine psychiatric assessment and intervention for a variety of psychosocial, SUD, and medical concerns and assists the in developing a recovery-based plan of care for the patient.
Other assigned duties 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 8:00am - 4:30pm 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 Damaris.Alvarez@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
e'donise.scott@va.gov · 313-727-4481
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74463 – $140408/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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