Registered Nurse - Resource Team

Veterans Health Administration • Fargo, ND

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fargo VA Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Resource Team within the Acute Care Service Line. The nurse floats among inpatient units to provide care to Veterans on an intermittent, as-needed basis. The role supports the VA Whole Health System of care, which empowers Veterans to take charge of their health and well-being through personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and connection to their communities. The work advances the Veterans Health Administration mission to honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The Registered Nurse provides competent, evidence-based care and oversees LPNs and nursing assistants in accordance with unit standards and patient needs. The nurse coordinates and delivers patient-centered care focused on education, self-management, and satisfaction across the continuum of care. This position requires adapting to changing priorities, schedules, and staffing needs while maintaining clinical and customer-service standards.

The work schedule consists of variable shifts, including weekends and holidays, on an intermittent or as-needed basis. Telework is unavailable, and this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives, as well as permanent change of station authorization, are not available.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, subject to the stated education and equivalency provisions.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered professional nurse licensure in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply to eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the applicable education, experience, and grade-determination criteria for the assigned Nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Satisfactorily complete applicable pre-employment screening, including drug testing for selected applicants in testing-designated positions, background/security investigation, onboarding, and physical evaluation.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete all application requirements listed in the announcement's Required Documents section.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Medical/Surgical and/or Emergency Department experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients and oversee LPNs and nursing assistants in accordance with unit standards and patient needs.
• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care focused on education, self-management, and patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Safely and accurately administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with policies, guidelines, and documentation requirements.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary care planning, support team communication, and collaborate to influence care outcomes.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Share knowledge, provide informal peer feedback, and foster professional growth among healthcare team members.
• Evaluate clinical practice, question existing processes, and advocate for evidence-based improvements to sustain quality care.
• Adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and staffing needs while maintaining clinical practice and customer-service standards.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree