Veterans Rn Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to our nation's Veterans. As a VA RN, you will play a vital role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a diverse patient population. You will work within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote health, prevent disease, and manage acute and chronic health conditions. Registered Nurses will be assigned to interested facilities throughout VHA and may be permanently or temporarily (not to exceed 1-year) appointed on intermittent, part-time, or full-time schedule in support of the VA facilities across the Nation.

Primary responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Provide direct and indirect patient care, ensuring adherence to established nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, identify patient needs, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, Veterans, and their families.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor patient responses, and take appropriate action in accordance with VA guidelines.
• Educate Veterans and their families on health conditions, medications, treatment plans, and self-care strategies to promote optimal health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic health records (EHR) documentation.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to anticipate and respond to changes in patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating concerns as necessary.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and infection control practices.
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring ethical considerations and Veterans' rights are respected.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

We are recruiting for the following specialties:

• Critical Care (ICU, SICU, Recovery, OR, ER): Manages complex patient cases requiring advanced monitoring, life support, and rapid intervention.
• Outpatient (Primary Care, CBOC, Mental Health): Focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and patient education in clinics.
• Inpatient (Med/Surg, Mental Health, CLC): Provides direct care for hospitalized Veterans, managing a variety of medical, surgical, or psychiatric conditions.

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: One (1) full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: A variety of work schedules are available; Work schedule will be determined upon selection. NOTE: May be expected to work rotating weekends and holidays.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Registered Nurses selected for the following specialties are eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program: Inpatient Community Living Center, Inpatient Mental Health, Critical Care, and Outpatient Mental Health. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized