The Registered Nurse - Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse is assigned to the Surgical/Specialty Care Service Line and provides direct and indirect patient-centered care related to wound, ostomy, and continence management to the patients of the Fargo VA Health Care System.
The duties of the RN - Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse include, but are not limited to: Manage and maintain the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Clinic, following established primary care and patient access guidelines. Work closely with patients, families, and healthcare team members to coordinate safe, effective, and timely care. Provide wound, ostomy, and continence consultation services for the Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
Evaluate and recommend products and supplies used in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Follow approved clinical practice protocols and Medical Center standards. Educate and train healthcare staff on best practices for wound, ostomy, and continence care and management. Serve as a clinical expert and resource for wound, ostomy, and continence care, including participation on the Pressure Injury Prevention and Management Committee.
Assess learning needs and provide education to nursing and support staff on wound, ostomy, and continence care.
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: 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
tanya.augdahl@va.gov · 701-239-3700 X3649
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $70449 – $117446/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-03 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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