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.
The RN Staff-Special Care Unit position is located in Nursing, Acute Care Service at the Togus location. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Included but are not limited to: Provide direct nursing care to acutely and critically ill patients experiencing actual or potential life-threatening health conditions in a critical care setting.
Coordinate and manage all aspects of the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Administer medications, treatments, and specialized procedures in accordance with established policies, standards, and clinical guidelines. Monitor and evaluate patient status using invasive and non-invasive technologies, integrating clinical findings to support timely interventions and optimal outcomes.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care. Provide oversight, guidance, and support to licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery. Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilizing evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and resource utilization.
Educate patients, families, caregivers, and staff regarding disease management, treatment plans, self-care strategies, and healthcare goals. Serve as a mentor, preceptor, and clinical resource by supporting staff development, sharing knowledge, and promoting professional growth. Advocate for patient-centered care and safety, addressing care coordination issues, ethical concerns, and opportunities to improve the patient experience.
Work Schedule: Rotating Holidays and weekends 7:30pm -8:00am Compressed/Flexible: Not Available 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 Hannah Neilson hannah.neilson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
Note: 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. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp.- If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
Tierra.Harris1@va.gov · 702-791-9000 X13367
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $79904 – $139497/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This is a Rotating Holidays and weekends 7:30pm -8:00am position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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