Registered Nurse (Outpatient)

Veterans Health Administration; Port Richey (FL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension and 401K

Health/vision/dental insurance

Licensure support

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking an Outpatient Registered Nurse to deliver fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients at the New Port Richey VA Clinic. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for age-specific needs while supporting patient transition and self-management after discharge.

The role emphasizes growth, guiding care plans, and applying evidence-based practice across care settings.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred with 2+ years of ambulatory or primary care nursing experience.
• Experience in acute nursing and case management is desired.
• License: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient nursing care and coordinate patient transition across the continuum.
• Develop and implement care plans based on assessments.
• Educate patients and families and support self-management after discharge.
• Participate in Shared Governance councils and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Primary care

Case management

Nursing experience

Education

BSN

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Located VA Clinic New Port Richey Outpatient Registered Nurse delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Evaluates care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of services.

Key Responsibilities

Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (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 outpatient care. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of patient care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.

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 on 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.

Responsible for participating in activities supporting nursing excellence, quality improvement and unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils. Accountable for utilizing clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to find innovative approaches to address concerns to improve the quality care provided to our veterans.

The incumbent may be required to travel to alternate facilities/sites within the Tampa VA Hospital and Clinics catchment area to provide patient care via cross coverage or reassignments. Additional duties as assigned may be required.

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: Monday - Friday 0730 - 1600 with flexibility as needed by service
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Preferred Experience BSN 2+ years of Ambulatory care, primary care, or acute nursing experience and case managment skills

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 $78737 – $151012/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

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