Registered Nurse (Inpatient Staff)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Fort William Henry Harrison (MT)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 147,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

Federal health insurance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Montana VA Healthcare System.

The RN provides competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversees licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, guiding education, orientation, competencies and quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes leading nursing care using the nursing process, coordinating care across the continuum, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve

Qualifications

Provides competent, evidence-based nursing care.
Oversees licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate.
Directs nursing education, orientation, competencies.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and supervising direct patient care.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
Coordinates care focusing on patient education, self-management, and satisfaction.
Administers medications and procedures per policies and guidelines.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and demonstrates leadership in complex care management.
Provides feedback and supports colleagues to ensure safe, high-quality care.
Fosters a safe environment for professional development.
Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. The RN will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.

Key Responsibilities

Montana VA Healthcare System starting a career Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. 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. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.

Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals.

Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations.

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: 7:30pm - 8:00am, including weekends and holidays.

Compressed/Flexible: Not eligible Telework: Not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): 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 $82571 – $147191/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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