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 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 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. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care.
Coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, recovery principles, and customer satisfaction. Administers medications and performs procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Participates in unit and program-level quality improvement and customer service initiatives. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered, recovery-oriented psychiatric mental health nursing care.
Manages the therapeutic milieu to promote safety, engagement, and recovery. Facilitates shift reports, warm hand-offs, and nurse-led psychoeducational groups. Uses therapeutic communication, de-escalation strategies, and recovery-oriented language in all patient interactions. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and Environment of Care rounds. Leads and responds during psychiatric emergencies and reports/resolves safety concerns.
Documents assessments, plans of care, safety observations, and environmental rounds according to policy. Provides oversight and direction to licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, as appropriate. Supports nursing education, staff orientation, competency development, and quality improvement efforts. Evaluates clinical practices and promotes evidence-based decision-making, and participates in activities that sustain an evidence-based mental health practice culture.
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: Varied; 7:30 am - 8:00 pm, 7:30 pm - 8:00 am, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, and rotating weekends/holidays.
Qualifies for a 72/80 work schedule following orientation. 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
jessica.cronin@va.gov · 269-924-1233
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $73696 – $122961/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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