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Registered Nurse – Informaticist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Informaticist Registered Nurse job at the Fargo VA Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The nurse manages and improves electronic health record systems and the hardware and software linked to them. The posting has 1 vacancy, may be used to fill more, and offers ad hoc telework but is not a virtual job.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

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

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public and to current federal employees of the hiring agency. You must be a U.S. citizen or national, or owe allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Leads assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of EHR-integrated hardware and software.
  • Applies informatics work such as content management, system optimization, and change management.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and VA staff on informatics projects.
  • Provides education and competency support for staff on systems and workflow changes.
  • Supports quality improvement through data analysis and process evaluation.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: Your experience is measured against nurse grade levels, Nurse I through Nurse III, and must meet the job's five nursing dimensions. Preferred but not required: an MSN plus 2 years of nursing informatics experience.

With education: You can qualify through a graduate of an accredited professional nursing school (accredited by ACEN or CCNE). Degree levels, such as an ADN, BSN, MSN, or doctorate, count toward grade level along with experience. Foreign degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Board certification in informatics is preferred.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse license in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV (required)
  • Transcripts if you rely on education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • License or professional certification, if applicable

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, and your experience and documents will be verified. Missing or unclear information can lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Make your long-form resume or CV clear and specific about dates, duties, and hours, since the agency will not assume anything.
  • Claim veterans' preference in the online questionnaire if it applies, and attach the required proof.
  • Answer every questionnaire question and upload all required documents by the closing date, because missing items can cost you points.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with start and end times of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required, with limited exceptions
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID-compliant identification
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • English language proficiency required

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
$65,178 – $112,090 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBSY-13104055-27-TKA

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