Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 81.000 - 155.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Medical/ Surgical/Telemetry unit for inpatient care at VA facilities in the Philadelphia area. You will deliver foundational care, assess and plan with the patient, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

This role involves six 12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m./11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.), weekends and holidays, with telework not authorized.

Responsabilidades

• Delivers fundamental nursing care and develops technical skills as an inpatient RN.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific needs.
• Coordinates care focusing on patient education, self-management and satisfaction.
• Administers medications and procedures per policies; delegates tasks appropriately.

Descripción del empleo

Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) Medical / Surgical / Telemetry (MST) is an Inpatient RN who delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. 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. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. The (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction.

Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments. Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families. Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient. The nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills. 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: Day Shift - Six, 12 hour shifts 7:00 a.m.

- 7:30 p.m. and One, 8 hour shift 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Weekends and Holiday rotations required. Telework: Not authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

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 $80848 – $154831/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.