Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Omaha, NE seeks a Research Registered Nurse for the Office of Research and Development. This temporary appointment not to exceed 03/31/2029 may be extended based on project needs and funding.

The role focuses on delivering education, coordinating self-management, and ensuring patient outcomes across the care continuum, within a collaborative interdisciplinary team and VA's Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Responsibilities

Delivers fundamental knowledge to develop technical research skills.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates research based on age-specific components.
Assumes responsibility for the coordination of education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum.
Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines.
Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Position is a Research Registered Nurse with the Office of Research and Development located in Omaha NE. Temporary Appointment Not To Exceed: 03/31/2029. This position may be extended, but may not exceed 3 years based on project needs and funding.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Delivers fundamental knowledge to develop technical research skills. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates research based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum.

Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

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: Mon-Fri 8am-430pm Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Telework This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework.

Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Functional Statements: 61846A, 61847A, 61848A, 61849A, 61850A

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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 $69430 – $140292/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.