Nurse (RN Staff Outpatient Primary Care)

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). 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.

• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. Demonstrates expert-level nursing practice by applying the full nursing process to achieve evidence-based, data-driven outcomes that extend beyond the immediate practice setting. Leads initiatives that elevate Veteran-centered care, improving patient experience, satisfaction, and safety across broader clinical areas. Drives high-level collaboration and communication to strengthen outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting. Professional development is advanced through continual knowledge expansion, practice evaluation, and dissemination of expertise to others. Leads the identification, integration, and application of evidence-based practice and research to enhance care quality and optimize resource utilization, resulting in improved outcomes that influence practice beyond the immediate practice setting. Performs other related duties as assigned, which are appropriate for this grade and assignment. 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 8am to 430pm. Subject to change as needed by facility. 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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

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