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Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The St. Albans Community Living Center in Queens, NY, needs a Registered Nurse to give evidence-based care to residents and oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants. The job is with the Veterans Health Administration, is full-time and permanent, and is on-site only, with no telework. The announcement has 1 vacancy and may also be used to fill more.

1 vacancy; the announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen or national, or owe allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Take responsibility for all steps of the nursing process in direct patient care.
  • Coordinate care focused on patient education and self-management.
  • Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate care based on age-specific needs.
  • Give medications and procedures following VA policies and guidelines.
  • Work with the interdisciplinary team to improve care outcomes.
  • Supervise licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: Your experience sets your grade level. For Nurse I, Level II, you need an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing plus 1 year of specialized nursing experience at the Nurse I, Level I standard; for Nurse I, Level III, you need an Associate Degree or Diploma plus 2 years of professional nursing experience, one year at the Level II standard. Two years of experience in a nursing home or long-term care facility is preferred.

With education: You must be a graduate of a professional nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE when you completed the program. Education can help you qualify by level: an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing for Nurse I, Level I; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for Nurse I, Level II; and a Master's in Nursing (MSN) or a Master's in a related field with a BSN for higher levels. Foreign nursing degrees above associate level need a formal equivalency validation, and education must come from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized body.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia
  • Graduate Nurse Technician exception: may be appointed for 120 days while pursuing licensure, if otherwise qualified

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV); the 2-page resume rule does not apply
  • Cover letter, if applicable
  • DD-214 Statement of Service, if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
  • VA disability letter, if applicable
  • Active duty separation documents, if separating within 120 days
  • Other document (1), if applicable
  • Education details showing only accredited schools, if relying on education

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your online questionnaire and documents. Your RN experience is checked on five areas: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research, and the agency will not assume details you leave out.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit a long-form resume or CV, since the 2-page resume rule does not apply here.
  • Be clear and specific about your RN experience, including dates and hours, because your application will be verified.
  • Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and send your DD-214 if it applies.
  • Submit the full application package, including all required documents, by the closing time shown on this page.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The tour of duty will be discussed during the interview.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized for this job.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship; non-citizens only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment; refusing the test means no job
  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted after May 7, 2025
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program or have an approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English for direct patient care

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$108,092 – $172,069 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Queens, New York
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBTE-13098593-27-AC

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