Duties
This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as the healthcare system includes a 24/7 hospital. The incumbent must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds. Willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments. Makes caring for the Veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Intuitive grasp of each situation and zeroes in on the accurate region of the problem.
- Operates from a deep understanding of the total situation.
- Fluid and flexible and highly proficient.
- Executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex patient care
- Expert nurse with an enormous background of experience.
- Demonstrates performance and leadership to improve the care for a group of patients.
- Leading and organizing delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning.
- Using advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes.
- Functioning as an expert in clinical practice and/or related areas to the assigned roles and responsibilities.
- Systematically evaluation current practice, and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organization processes within area of expertise.
- Guiding, developing and supporting staff from a leadership perspective.
- Using professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or services.
- Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic health problems.
- Performing adult care check-ups
- Prescribing medication and treatments.
- Diagnoses and manages minor trauma including suturing.
- Teaches health promotion and disease prevention to patients.
- Expected to complete work assignments with relative independence and minimal guidance.
- Personally, setting the deadlines for work completions.
- Assumes responsibility in accordance with regulations and independently and resolves most conflicts by using considerable judgment an
- Independently practices as NP providing a full range of care utilizing treatment guidelines in delivery of high-quality care.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and health care practitioners to develop implement treatment plans, and evaluate health outcomes
- Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing and managing complex clinical situations.
- Leads the delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability of practice, improving outcomes of panel/program.
- Leads performance improvement initiatives that improves care or processes.
- Engages in evidence-based practice and the application of clinical practice guidelines.
- Implements quality improvement initiatives that lead to outcomes as the panel/program level.
- Demonstrates positive effective communication skills and professionalism that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers.
- Works effectively as a leader in planning and facilitating systematic change to improve outcomes.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to improve patient care, staff development and performance measure.
- Participates as a member or leader in formal/informal workgroups or interdisciplinary teams.
- Leads within a High Reliability Organization framework.
- Acquires and disseminates knowledge that impacts patient outcomes.
- Educates and/or mentor's colleagues and/or students.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for evaluating progress toward professional career goals.
- Utilizes cultural sensitivity, listening and communication skills in leading team(s).
- Role models high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
- Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams.
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: Full-time, schedule dependent on clinic needs
Telework: Available (Ad hoc).
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Susan Bringel (susan.bringel@va.gov), the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Required Documents
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR T38 RN's
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document(s):
- Resume (Required for ALL applicants)
- SF-50 (for all current government employees)
- If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a recognized degree equivalency with your transcript which would be either of the two listed below:
- ICD (International Consultants of Delaware), or
- CGFNS CES (Credentials Evaluation Service) Report (Please note that a CGFNS Certificate is NOT accepted)
The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/12/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12731428.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.