Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal health insurance

Federal retirement plan

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Augusta, GA is seeking an Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse to deliver knowledge-based patient care, assess needs, and plan, implement and evaluate care for diverse age groups.

The role emphasizes medication administration, care coordination, and patient education to boost satisfaction and outcomes. The VA total rewards package includes salary, annual leave, holidays, insurance, and retirement benefits; standard Monday–Friday schedule 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Provision of baseline nursing care for outpatients across age groups.
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Education and self‑management support for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and procedures per policies.
• Coordinates care across the continuum and ensures patient transition.
• Educates patients and families to promote self‑management after discharge.
• Delegates tasks per patient needs and safety considerations.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Care coordination

Medication administration

Critical thinking

Education

RN license (unrestricted)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities

The Outpatient 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 outpatient care. Major duties and responsibilities include: Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.

Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of patient care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments. Seeks guidance on 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. Brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills. Other duties as assigned.

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: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Subject to change based on agency needs. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 $76273 – $125841/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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