Registered Nurse - SCI and Rehab

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal retirement benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

The Hampton VAMC, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Registered Nurse in the SCI and Rehab department. The role entails leading nursing care for patients with complex needs and coordinating with licensed personnel to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include implementing evidence-based care, mentoring staff, and contributing to patient care planning. The position offers a rotating schedule (1530–2400) with weekends/holidays as part of a comprehensive VA

Qualifications

• Active RN license in any US state or territory.
• Experience leading nursing teams and coordinating care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care with oversight of licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants.
• Lead nursing care for patients with complex needs using the nursing process.
• Improve patient experience by addressing coordination, timeliness, and care environment issues.
• Mentor, precept, and teach to improve outcomes in the practice setting.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Evidence-based practice

Care coordination

Education

RN license (active)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Hampton VAMC is recruiting for a Registered Nurse within the SCI and Rehab department. This vacancy may be used to fill more than one position.

Key Responsibilities

Duties: Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care.

Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting Leads the provision of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.

Improves Veteran/patient driven care by resolving experience issues such as coordination of care, timeliness or process issues, common themes of dissatisfaction, or environment of care concerns for the immediate practice setting. Demonstrates the ability to improve the effectiveness of communications and interactions with others, to inspire their cooperation and confidence to ensure safe and effective outcomes in the current practice setting.

Expands knowledge base and practice evaluation through mentoring, precepting, and/or teaching to improve outcomes in the immediate practice setting. Applies evidence-based practice/research resulting in improved outcomes in the immediate practice setting. Meets the needs of all customers, while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions.

Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served, and which is appropriate to the cognitive; emotional, and chronological maturation of the patient. Leads teams, contributes to team conferences, and actively collaborates in all phases of patient care planning. Successfully integrates objectives, opportunities, and resources Considers alternative courses of action. Respects the opinions, abilities, and contributions of others.

Encourages individual growth and development. Effectively sets group goals and keeps self and team informed of the latest trends and developments. Inspires the cooperation and confidence of others. Demonstrates a high level of expertise. Serves as a resource for patients, caregivers, and staff to address and resolve ethical issues in the immediate practice setting. Effectively functions as a leader, with demonstrated outcomes, for the immediate practice setting.

Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team.

Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs 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: 1530 - 2400, rotating weekends and holidays.

Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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 $83487 – $160420/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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