Nursing Officer on Duty - Lead Patient Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver and coordinate safe, efficient patient care across the facility. The role emphasizes health promotion, prevention, and nursing process-based assessment with leadership for others.

Applicants must hold an active nursing license, demonstrate English proficiency, and meet VA education standards. Acute care experience is valued and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program.
• Current full active nursing license in a US state or territory.
• Foreign-educated nurses may require degree evaluation and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate safe, efficient patient care across the facility.
• Direct others in health promotion and illness prevention using the nursing process.
• Assess and respond to patient needs with clinical judgment and documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Graduate of a professional nursing program

Current, full, active, unrestricted nursing license

ACEN/CCNE accredited nursing program

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver and coordinate safe, efficient patient care across the facility. The role emphasizes health promotion, prevention, and nursing process-based assessment with leadership for others.

Applicants must hold an active nursing license, demonstrate English proficiency, and meet VA education standards. Acute care experience is valued and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.