Inpatient RN: Lead Care & Policy Innovator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to provide leadership in complex patient care, collaborate on policy development, and implement evidence-based practices.

The role emphasizes performance improvement and professional growth within a large healthcare system. The selected nurse will contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of nursing guidelines, ensuring high-quality care across patient groups and settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state/territory/DC.
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher than an associate degree requires degree equivalency validation.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: temporary appointment while pursuing licensure (up to 2 years).
• Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, or guidelines.
• Demonstrates leadership and performance to improve care for a group of patients.
• Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.
• Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations.
• Responsible for documented outcomes at the program or service level.
• Provide leadership in patient-centered care and professional development.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN with BSN or related master’s degree

Master's in related field with BSN

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to provide leadership in complex patient care, collaborate on policy development, and implement evidence-based practices.

The role emphasizes performance improvement and professional growth within a large healthcare system. The selected nurse will contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of nursing guidelines, ensuring high-quality care across patient groups and settings.