Registered Nurse - Outpatient Staff

The incumbent will be working at the Baltimore VA Medical Center located in Baltimore, Maryland as an Outpatient Staff RN. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to millions of enrolled Veterans through a nationwide network of VA medical centers and outpatient clinics.

The following responsibilities are assigned to the incumbent but are not limited to those listed. Provides fundamental, knowledge-based nursing care to assigned patients while developing and maintaining technical nursing skills. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care using age-specific considerations and established nursing standards. Coordinates comprehensive patient care with an emphasis on patient education, self-management, continuity of care, and customer satisfaction. Administers medications, treatments, and nursing procedures in accordance with established policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Assumes responsibility and accountability for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes. Monitors patient responses to treatment and modifies nursing interventions based on assessment findings and changes in patient condition. Provides education to patients and families regarding medications, treatment plans, disease management, self-care, and preventive health measures. Demonstrates leadership, professional judgment, clinical experience, and creative problem-solving when managing complex patient-care situations. Participates actively in unit- and program-level quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement activities, and customer-service programs. Promotes a safe, respectful, patient-centered environment while addressing patient needs and supporting high-quality healthcare delivery. Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and effective communication while coordinating care across the healthcare continuum. 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 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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/examination. 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.