Registered Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental

License portability

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Oklahoma City Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care/Outpatient Staff) to perform all elements of the nursing process, coordinate patient education, self-management, and satisfaction across the continuum of care.

The role focuses on primary care, patient education, and care coordination with the interdisciplinary team. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 07:30–16:30; telework is not available; PCS is not authorized.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent, evidence-based gender-specific care to primary care patients and oversight of licensed nursing staff.
• Manages assigned panels, utilizes registries, and ensures access to patient panels.
• Delivers health promotion, education, and coaching on wellness and disease prevention.
• Contributes to nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to improve outpatient care and patient outcomes.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Affairs Oklahoma City Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care/Outpatient Staff) for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based gender specific care to primary care patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.
• Provides direct Veteran care and care coordination, as it pertains, to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department.
• Manages assigned panel(s), utilizes registries, and ensures appropriate evaluation and access is provided to patient panels.
• Provides health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management.
• Assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization.
• Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic, primary care through collaborative strategies with others.
• Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence.
• Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement.
• Contributes professional outpatient nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team.
• Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.
• Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality outpatient nursing care.
• Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.
• Additional 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: M-F, 0730-1630
• 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 $75776 – $140903/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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