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Registered Nurse (Outpatient Staff Nurse)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a float Registered Nurse job with the Veterans Health Administration in San Antonio, Texas. The nurse covers primary and specialty care outpatient clinics, with a home base at the North West San Antonio VA Clinic and travel to other clinics as needed. The job closes early once 50 applications are received.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. This job will close when 50 applications are received, which may happen before the closing date.

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.

The job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Current federal employees of the hiring agency may also apply under the internal posting.

What you would do

  • Assess and triage unscheduled patients by walk-in, phone, or secure message.
  • Keep current, complete, and timely patient records.
  • Perform tasks such as vital signs, EKGs, immunizations, injections, and wound care.
  • Oversee the duties and performance of LVNs.
  • Act as charge nurse or preceptor and prepare staff schedules.
  • Promote patient self-management, prevention, and wellness.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: Nursing experience is rated by grade level. For example, Nurse I, Level III requires 2 years of professional nursing experience, with one year equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2. Three years of nurse experience is preferred, and experience is rated on five nursing areas: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research.

With education: An Associate Degree in Nursing or a diploma can qualify you for the lowest level. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a master's or doctoral degree can qualify you for higher levels. Your school must be accredited by ACEN or CCNE. Foreign degrees do not count as related degrees.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing registration in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV); the 2-page resume rule does not apply
  • Transcript if you qualify through education
  • Proof of accreditation if your nursing school is no longer listed by ACEN or CCNE
  • Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript if using foreign education
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if claiming 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 through the online occupational questionnaire. Your nursing experience is rated on five nursing areas, and your application and documents will be verified, so errors or missing items may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Show your nursing experience clearly with dates, hours per week, and duties that match the grade level you are applying for.
  • If your nursing school is no longer on the ACEN or CCNE list, include proof of accreditation with your application.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and send your DD-214 showing dates and character of service.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, either 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Duty station and hours may change based on clinic needs. Travel of 75% or less may be expected.

Incentives and relocation: None. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized, and PCS moves are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required
  • 2-year probationary period
  • English proficiency required for direct patient care
  • Pre-employment or post-employment physical exam may be 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
$85,610 – $173,974 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
75% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CAZM-13105346-27-MRA

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