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Duties: Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Assigned to the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Unit and is primarily responsible for applying the nursing process to the care of Veteran patients in both an outpatient and inpatient setting.
Possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting, which will then enable effective implementation of health promotion and prevention practices by nursing staff and attainment of optimal levels of functioning and/or support of all nursing employees.
Possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting, which will then enable effective implementation of health promotion and prevention practices by nursing staff and attainment of optimal levels of functioning and/or support of all nursing employees.
The Nurse Clinician is accountable for educating staff on current nursing practice and treatment modalities of patients with acute medical and Chronic SCI/D problems. Accountable for the assurance of continued professional nursing competence which shapes and guides the nursing profession. Coordinates educational programs, orientation and training activities, and in-services for all nursing staff and affiliate students at the unit.
The standards of practice for Nurse Clinicians include assessment, diagnosis, and analyses to determine target audience and learner needs, identification of educational outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Demonstration of knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served in the assigned area of practice to include understanding changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult geriatric population.
Performs all required elements of a nursing assessment including but not limited to physical examination, assessment of readiness to learn, psychosocial assessment, functional assessment and utilization of patient/family specific assessment scales as required. Responsible for direct patient care, ensuring that the appropriate plan of care is implemented according to the standards of regulatory agencies, such as JC, OSHA and VHA Directives.
Manages patient care in an astute manner, which protects patient's safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs, providing care as considered necessary.
The Nurse I, Level 1 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care.
The Nurse I, Level 2 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting. The Nurse I, Level 3 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.
The Nurse II Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. The Nurse III Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient 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 Rotating weekends.
Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
jannell.johnson@va.gov · 757-381-6996
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $83487 – $160420/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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