Registered Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Anthem (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

Health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in the Phoenix/Anthem area seeks a Staff Nurse for open continuous announcements.

You will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care to ill and injured veterans, document observations and changes, and collaborate with health team members to achieve positive outcomes. The role requires a nursing degree and active RN license, with leadership abilities and a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with licensure.
• Current, full, active RN license in the United States.
• GNT exception allows temporary appointment while pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care to ill and injured veterans.
• Document observations, assessments, and changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with health team to facilitate positive patient care outcomes.
• Lead by example to establish a customer service culture and professional standards.

Skills

English language proficiency

Nursing license

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

State RN license

Job description

Summary

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System provides health care services at 10 locations in northern Arizona. Facilities include our Bob Stump VA Medical Center in Prescott and 9 community-based outpatient clinics in Anthem - Chinle - Cottonwood - Flagstaff - Kayenta - Kingman - Lake Havasu City - Page - and Tuba City. Note: This is an open continuous announcement until September 30 - 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13035065
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over)
• Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over)
• Straight pulling and pushing
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• both hands required
• walking and standing up to 8 hours
• repeated bending
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• hearing aid permitted.

Duties

• This is an open continuous announcement
• We accept applications for this occupation on an ongoing basis
• qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available
• This announcement covers vacancies in multiple units/clinics within the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System - to include: Outpatient Mental Health Division/Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Domiciliary (DOM)/Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Program (MHRRTP) Community Living Center Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Unit Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Home Telehealth Caregiver Support Program Community Nursing Home Non-Institutional Care (NIC) Program Community Care Homeless PACT Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)/Primary Care Community Based Outpatient Centers (CBOC) Med/Surg/Telemetry (3B provides and directs age appropriate care for patients ranging from young adult through the Geriatric year and supports the medicine service for cases of general medicine - internal medicine - psychiatry - co-morbidities - end of life - palliative care - hospice - wound care and cardiac care) Emergency Department (ED) Float Pool Quality & Patient Safety Education Informatics Other Specialty Areas As a Staff Nurse you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans
• Duties include documenting observations - assessments - and changes in patient's condition
• collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes
• providing a full range of nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems
• and accountable for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements of assigned grade
• Our facility is seeking individuals who possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work - a demonstrated ability to assume leadership in a patient centered program - and the ability to establish effective communication with patients - families - visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Incumbent leads by example in defining a customer service culture to ensure that all customers are treated with respect and civility
• Ensures that whenever possible works to cultivate partnerships with our customers in developing solutions to meet their needs
• 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: This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments - as this is a 24/7 hospital
• Some positions require rotation of tours or indefinite work on non-administrative tours as established by the immediate supervisor
• Not all duties may be listed - so other duties may be assigned
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.