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 position has multiple vacancies available. The Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Living Center (CLC)/Sports & Rehab is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care for 402B/Rehab unit. The incumbent assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
The RN - CLC/Rehab is also responsible for the following duties: Providing skilled nursing care to patients recovering from orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, or other rehabilitative needs. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans. Collaborating closely with physical therapy, occupational therapy, providers, and other interdisciplinary team members. Monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans to meet evolving needs.
Educating patients and families on recovery processes, home care, mobility, safety, and medication management. Administering medications and treatments according to established protocols. Participating in discharge planning to ensure safe, successful transitions. Documenting all patient care accurately and timely in the medical record. Performing comprehensive wound assessments and providing wound care treatments according to established protocols.
Monitoring healing progress, documenting wound status, and collaborating with providers on wound management plans. Administering IV medications, fluids, and therapies safely and accurately. Initiating, monitoring, and maintaining IV lines, including central lines and peripheral IVs, and following infection control standards. 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: Up to 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: Full-time (1 FTE); Variable shifts available - 1930-0800, 730-2000, and 1530-2400.
Tour of Duty (TOD) may change in depending on the needs of the facility. 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
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Note for RNs: Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing accredited by one of the following accrediting organizations at the time the program was completed by the applicant. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), located at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326.
The ACEN accredits all levels of nursing programs, including clinical doctorate, masters/post master's certificate, baccalaureate, associate and diploma nursing education programs. (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.) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), located at 655 K Street, NW, Suite 7, Washington, DC 20001.
The CCNE is an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and accredits nursing education programs at the bachelor and master's level.
Leeandra.FieldsCurrie@va.gov · 214-302-1310 X21310
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $81475 – $154702/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
There are 4 openings for this position.
This is a Variable shifts available - 1930-0800, 730-2000, and 1530- 2400. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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