Registered Nurse - Progressive Care

Veterans Health Administration

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Federal pension

Health insurance

Job summary

The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) for Progressive Care under the Associate Director of Patient Care Services.

The role focuses on individualized nursing care, planning, and safe delegation to team members, with night shifts included on a rotating schedule. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary, paid time off, and federal benefits, plus eligibility for a

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and determine appropriate delegation of tasks.
Formulate a care plan based on nursing assessments and seek guidance to improve patient care.
Ensure safe patient care by delegating appropriately based on patient needs.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care, aligned under Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS).

Key Responsibilities

Progressive Care 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 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.

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: Night tour 1930-0800 x 6; 2330-0800 or 1930-0400 x1 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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 $81479 - $139574/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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