RN Staff-Inpt-Med/Surg

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-Inpt-Med/Surg 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 and supervise direct patient care, using all elements of the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation Coordinate patient care with an emphasis on education, self-management support, and customer satisfaction across the continuum of care Administer medications and clinical procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence and improve patient outcomes. Lead and organize care delivery to ensure continuity of care and accountability among peers, aligned with ANA nursing standards Apply advanced clinical judgment to guide staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting. Lead initiatives to enhance patient experience and safety, including care coordination and resolving environment-of-care concerns Serve as an expert leader within the interprofessional team, promoting communication, collaboration, and improved evidence-based outcomes Mentor and support professional development of nursing staff through teaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing Lead evidence-based practice and research integration, improving quality of care, resource utilization, and performance outcomes. Work Schedule: Rotating Holidays and weekends 7:30am - 8:00pm or 7:30pm - 8:00am Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authroized 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

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. May be subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process.