The Dayton VA Medical Center is seeking a Community Living Center Registered Nurse (RN). The RN delivers theoretically and scientifically based nursing care to an assigned group of veterans. The RN will assume responsibility as a team leader or nursing team member for a group of assigned patients on his/her shift.
Duties include but not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.
Serves as an advocate for the veteran and is obligated to demonstrate nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory attitudes and behaviors that are sensitive to veteran diversity. Functions as an effective team member, team leader, preceptor and/or charge nurse. Assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.
Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
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 - Sunday, 7:30 am - 8:00 pm plus one additional 8 hour shift per pay period.
Includes weekends and holiday rotations; and off tours as mandated. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
MICHELLE.ALEXANDER4@VA.GOV · (706) 631-9650
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $76624 – $163837/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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