Registered Nurse - Outpatient Staff

Veterans Health Administration

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 154,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Federal benefits

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks an Outpatient Staff RN at the Baltimore VA Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The incumbent provides nursing care, coordinates interdisciplinary patient care, and administers medications in a primary outpatient setting.

The position emphasizes patient education, continuity of care, and adherence to clinical guidelines. Eligible applicants will have a RN license and be part of the federal benefit program, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:30am -

Qualifications

RN license required or eligible to practice in your state.
Clinical nursing skills and knowledge for outpatient care.
Ability to collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, therapists and other team members.

Responsibilities

Provides fundamental, knowledge-based nursing care to assigned patients.
Coordinates patient care with emphasis on education, self-management, continuity of care and customer satisfaction.
Administers medications, treatments and nursing procedures per policies and clinical guidelines.
Leads and participates in quality improvement initiatives and promotes a safe, patient-centered environment.
Coordinates care across the healthcare continuum with effective communication.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent will be working at the Baltimore VA Medical Center located in Baltimore, Maryland as an Outpatient Staff RN. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to millions of enrolled Veterans through a nationwide network of VA medical centers and outpatient clinics.

Key Responsibilities

The following responsibilities are assigned to the incumbent but are not limited to those listed. Provides fundamental, knowledge-based nursing care to assigned patients while developing and maintaining technical nursing skills. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care using age-specific considerations and established nursing standards.

Coordinates comprehensive patient care with an emphasis on patient education, self-management, continuity of care, and customer satisfaction. Administers medications, treatments, and nursing procedures in accordance with established policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Assumes responsibility and accountability for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care.

Collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes. Monitors patient responses to treatment and modifies nursing interventions based on assessment findings and changes in patient condition. Provides education to patients and families regarding medications, treatment plans, disease management, self-care, and preventive health measures.

Demonstrates leadership, professional judgment, clinical experience, and creative problem-solving when managing complex patient-care situations. Participates actively in unit- and program-level quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement activities, and customer-service programs. Promotes a safe, respectful, patient-centered environment while addressing patient needs and supporting high-quality healthcare delivery.

Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and effective communication while coordinating care across the healthcare continuum.

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 7:30am - 4:00pm 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 $78368 – $153501/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.