Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 138,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

Health insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Charleston, SC is seeking Registered Nurses to provide patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings. This OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT supports vacancies as they become available, with a posted salary range and multiple possible work schedules.

Positions include Critical Care, Outpatient, Inpatient, and ER roles, offering comprehensive benefits and federal employment protections. Applications are accepted ongoing until 2027-09-30.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care, ensuring adherence to established nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, identify patient needs, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, Veterans, and their families.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor patient responses, and take appropriate action in accordance with VA guidelines.
Educate Veterans and their families on health conditions, medications, treatment plans, and self-care strategies to promote optimal health outcomes.
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic health records (EHR) documentation.
Utilize critical thinking skills to anticipate and respond to changes in patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating concerns as necessary.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. The announcement will remain open through 09/30/2027

Key Responsibilities

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to our nation's Veterans. As a VA RN, you will play a vital role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a diverse patient population. You will work within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote health, prevent disease, and manage acute and chronic health conditions.

Primary responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: Provide direct and indirect patient care, ensuring adherence to established nursing standards, policies, and procedures. Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, identify patient needs, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, Veterans, and their families.

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor patient responses, and take appropriate action in accordance with VA guidelines. Educate Veterans and their families on health conditions, medications, treatment plans, and self-care strategies to promote optimal health outcomes. Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic health records (EHR) documentation.

Utilize critical thinking skills to anticipate and respond to changes in patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating concerns as necessary. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care. Adhere to all safety protocols and infection control practices. Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring ethical considerations and Veterans' rights are respected.

Engage in continuous professional development and participate in quality improvement initiatives. We are recruiting for the following specialties: Critical Care (ICU, SICU, Recovery, OR): Manages complex patient cases requiring advanced monitoring, life support, and rapid intervention. Outpatient (Primary Care, CBOC, Mental Health): Focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and patient education in clinics.

Inpatient (Med/Surg, Mental Health, CLC): Provides direct care for hospitalized Veterans, managing a variety of medical, surgical, or psychiatric conditions. Emergency Room (ER): Provides rapid assessment and treatment for patient's presenting with acute, life threatening, or urgent medical, surgical and psychiatric conditions, in a fast-paced environment.

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: Multiple Schedules - Full-time, Part-Time, and/or Intermittent schedules may be available.

Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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 $68292 – $137614/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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