Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL, seeks an Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to provide leadership in complex patient care within Acute Care.

The role emphasizes growth, self-direction, and applying critical thinking to plan and deliver safe nursing care. Expect to maintain BLS/ACLS, participate in PMDB training, and work primarily a 3 PM–11:30 PM shift with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the United States.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and delegation of tasks.
• Formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments and provide optimal care.
• Maintain ongoing mandatory education and skill competency assessment.
• Participate in PMDB training and competencies as required.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Critical thinking

Delegation

BLS

ACLS

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. This position is located at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida within Acute Care Service.

Key Responsibilities

The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) duties consist of but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care.

The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments. Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families. Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient. The nurse brings principles and theory with the application of critical thinking skills.

Incumbent is self-directed in completing orientation and on-going mandatory education. Actively participates in own skill competency assessment and validation. Maintains active Basic Life Support (BLS) which is required for RNs as directed per policy.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and other specialized training or certification that may be required in areas as specified by the policy or as assigned by incumbent's supervisor PMDB Training: The selected applicant is required to successfully complete and maintain all applicable Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) training and competencies.

Acute Care is designated as a high-risk clinical area, required PMDB training must be completed as a participant, not solely as an observer, including applicable hands-on training and competency validation. Successful completion and maintenance of required PMDB training is a condition of employment for this position.

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: Primarily PM shift 3PM-11:30PM, rotating weekends/holidays.

Hours may vary based on needs of the service. Applicants must understand that Acute Care is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation, including weekends and federal holidays. The selected applicant will be expected to work and/or provide coverage on off-tours or alternate tours based on patient care requirements, staffing, and operational needs of the unit. Flexibility in tour assignments is a condition of employment for this position.

Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75721 – $140211/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.