Registered Nurse - Resource Team

Registered Nurse - Resource Team

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until July 23, 2026 or all vacant positions are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 4, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. There is no need to reapply if not originally selected. Applicants not selected will remain on file with the hiring manager for the duration of this announcement The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Duties

Duties of the Registered Nurse - Resource Team include, but are not limited to:

• Provides competent, evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients and oversees LPNs and NAs in accordance with unit standards and patient needs.
• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care focused on education, self-management, and satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Administers medications, treatments, and procedures safely and accurately following established policies, guidelines, and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrates leadership by contributing to interdisciplinary care planning, supporting team communication, and influencing care outcomes through effective collaboration.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promotes a safe, supportive learning environment by sharing knowledge, providing informal peer feedback, and fostering professional growth among healthcare team members.
• Continuously evaluates clinical practice, questions existing processes, and advocates for evidence-based improvements to sustain a culture of quality care.
• Adapts to changing priorities, schedules, and staffing needs while maintaining high standards of clinical practice and customer service.

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: Saturday-Sunday, rotating to include holidays and weekends; straight night or day/night shifts, exact schedules will be discussed during the interview.

Compressed: Available

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized