Inpatient RN: Leadership & Policy-Driven Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Portland, OR seeks an Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to lead and coordinate complex patient care, collaborating on policy implementation and performance improvement. This role emphasizes leadership, team collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

You will participate in developing and revising nursing procedures, ensure safety, and guide junior staff while delivering high-quality, compassionate care to veterans in a dynamic acuity setting.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with current U.S. RN licensure.
• ACEN or CCNE accreditation for nursing education program required; foreign graduates require credential validation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Exhibits leadership and manages care for a patient group, improving outcomes.
• Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, high-quality nursing care.
• Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations.
• Responsible for documented program or service-level outcomes and quality metrics.
• Participates in VA nursing operations and adheres to scheduling and rewards programs.

Skills

English language proficiency

Leadership

Policy development

Team collaboration

Clinical nursing

Education

Active RN license in the U.S.

ACEN/CCNE-accredited nursing program

Bridge program/licensure path considered

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration in Portland, OR seeks an Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to lead and coordinate complex patient care, collaborating on policy implementation and performance improvement. This role emphasizes leadership, team collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

You will participate in developing and revising nursing procedures, ensure safety, and guide junior staff while delivering high-quality, compassionate care to veterans in a dynamic acuity setting.