Registered Nurse - Home Telehealth

Veterans Health Administration; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off: 26 days annual leave +

Federal retirement/pension

Health/vision/dental insurance

Relocation assistance not authorized

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Staff Registered Nurse to deliver direct and indirect nursing care in the Home Telehealth program. These on-site roles are based at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (HCS) Fort Wayne and Marion facilities; they are not remote or virtual positions.

Responsibilities include nursing process implementation, patient education, medication administration, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality home and

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing in any US state.
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families in the Home Telehealth program.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to meet patient care needs and ensure continuity of care.
• Assess learning needs of patients and families and assist them to acquire new skills.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by licensed providers.
• Promote health maintenance and disease prevention through education and care planning.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse delivers both direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families enrolled in the Home Telehealth Program. These positions are based on-site at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (HCS) Fort Wayne and Marion facilities; they are not remote or virtual roles.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families in the Home Telehealth program.

The Registered Nurse provides for the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling; provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and executing medical regimens including administering medications and treatments prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized provider.

Major Duties include but not limited to: Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge in therapeutic procedures which relate to home care. Effectively utilizes support services, education, and other resources and takes action through referrals, consults, and direct actions to ensure patient care needs are met. Identifies and resolves routine problems related to patient care coordination, promoting efficient utilization of resources and cost-effective care.

Accurately interprets policy to patients, families or visitors and refers them to appropriate personnel for problem resolution or to enhance CCHT services. Assess the need for special medical equipment and/or supplies and arranges for procurement. Participates in in-service educational programs regarding CCHT and discharge planning for inpatient and ambulatory care professional staff as needed.

Demonstrates clinical competence in completion of care and practice specific procedures/competencies according to the Competency checklist for CCHT. Assesses learning needs of patients/families and assists them to acquire new skills. Assists families, and other staff members with developing coping mechanisms to provide care in the home setting. Assists families and other staff members with developing coping mechanisms in emergency situations.

Exhibits broad knowledge base of home telehealth/medical/surgical/psychiatric nursing. Correctly completes encounters. Understands and appropriately performs telephone triage/management. Makes appropriate referrals and collaborates with community agencies to provide services to patient and families.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team members, health care personnel in primary care clinics, ambulatory care and acute hospital units, Veterans Community Living Centers and community agencies. Collaborates with community health agencies concerning outpatient health care issues and resources.

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: Full-Time 7:30am-4pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available 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 $68976 - $141844/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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