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Job Description
Registered Nurse - Inpatient Staff Nurse is listed by Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo. The Buffalo VA Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its inpatient night shift group.
This full-time permanent role involves providing competent, evidence-based nursing care to Veterans, coordinating patient education and self-management, administering medications and procedures per established policies, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
The RN will also supervise licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants when fitting, support with directing nursing education and orientation, and contribute to standard improvement and outcomes use.
This role is best-suited for a self-directed nurse who integrates understanding, skills, and judgment to oversee complicated clinical situations and provide finalize, patient-driven care. The role is based at the VA Western New York Healthcare System on Bailey Avenue in Buffalo, NY.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $75,760 - $133,161 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for this Registered Nurse post, you must be a U.S. Citizen proficient in English, a graduate of an accredited nursing plan (ACEN or CCNE), and grip a current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. State or territory.
Grade determination (VN 00) is located on education and expertise.
- U.S. Citizenship needed; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens can’t be recruited per VA policy.
- English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
- Graduate of a school of skilled nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time the scheme was wrapped up.
- People attending a master's level bridge plan who have finished coursework equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Nursing may be appointed temporarily upon obtaining a state license, then converted to permanent upon graduation.
- Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have a existing, complete, active, and unrestricted registration; higher education demands equivalency validation from a recognized solution such as ICD.
- Current, packed, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate expert nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
- Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who gather education requirements but lack licensure may be appointed on a 120-day temporary appointment as pursuing licensure, extendable up to two years.
- Grade Determinations: Nurse I, Level I requires an ADN or Diploma. Nurse I, Level II needs ADN/Diploma plus 1 year experience or BSN; Nurse I, Level III requires ADN/Diploma plus 2 years (1 year at Level II) or BSN plus 1 year or MSN; Nurse II calls for BSN plus 2 years (1 year at Level III) or MSN plus 1 year; Nurse III demands MSN plus 2 years (1 year at Nurse II) or doctoral degree with background.
- Experience as an RN is evaluated on five dimensions: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Skilled Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research.
- Volunteer perform and unpaid know-how are credited if they demonstrate relevant competencies.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Reveal proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning.
- Self-directed in objective setting for managing intricate client situations.
- Assume responsibility for coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and client satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
- Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
- Influence outcomes by collaborating with participants of the interdisciplinary staff.
- Give competent, evidence-based care to patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants when appropriate.
- Aid with directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and grade improvement.
- Integrate expertise, abilities, abilities, and judgment; self-directed in aim setting for managing involved situations.
- Validate understanding of the rationale for care processes and decisions.
- Question clinical practices for providing evidence-based care.
Conditions & Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship called for.
- Subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug employ before appointment; refusal results in denial of employment.
- Selective Offering Registration needed for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Must wrap up an online onboarding routine.
- Acceptable form of identification called for; driver's licenses or state-issued IDs that aren’t REAL ID compliant can’t be applied after May 7, 2025.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination scheme is required for all VA Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- May require to cater to a probationary period.
- Complete all submission requirements comprehensive in the Needed Documents section.
Benefits
- Finish federal advantages package covering health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
- Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Plan (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000 over one to five years (subject to VHA policy and application approval).
- Access to profession development and advancement chances within the VA.
- Veterans' preference puts in for Title 38 positions.
- Paid time off such as annual exit, sick leave, and federal holidays.
- Life insurance and long-term care possibilities.
- Versatile spending accounts for health and dependent care.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Your application, resume, CV, and supporting documentation will be verified for qualifications and eligibility.
- Grade and pay are determined based on education, scope, and length of nursing practice (expertise).
- A referral certificate is issued after evaluate; referred you may be contacted for an meeting.
- Pre-employment reference inspects are performed to verify information and assist with final picking.
- All referred candidates obtain a closing notification once a shortlisting decision is built.
Required Documents
- Resume (no page cap; a standard Clinical Resume Document is open for download but not required).
- Span Letter (optional).
- DD-214 or Statement of Solution (for Veterans' preference).
- Disability Letter (VA) (if claiming 10-point preference).
- License (present RN license).
- Expert Certification (if suitable).
- SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action (for existing or former federal employees).
- Transcript (authorized or unofficial showing degree and accreditation).
- Other (1) – additional supporting documents as needed.
How to Apply
- To register, unseal the official submission portal and with your the formal submission portal/Login.gov account. Complete the online application questionnaire and attach your federal resume and all called for documents (observe Needed Documents section). Guarantee your finalize submission package is sent in by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/04/2026. After submission, you’ll get a confirmation email. You may verify your applica…
Additional Information
- This role is open to all U.S. Citizens.
- The 2-page resume need doesn’t apply to this role; you may upload a full CV without page limitation.
- Former EDRP participants are ineligible to put in for the Education Debt Reduction Scheme.
- Telework isn’t on offer; this is an onsite role at the Buffalo VA Medical Center.
- The operate schedule is full-time night shift.
- Appointment kind is permanent.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated post are subject to drug testing.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment; exemptions may be granted for medical or religious motives.
- Veterans' preference eligible candidates will be given preference when qualifications are about equal.
- The agency contact address is VA Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215.
About Company
The Buffalo VA Medical Center is part of the VA Western New York Healthcare System, serving Veterans across the region. It supplies complete inpatient and outpatient care, covering medical, surgical, mental health, and specialty solutions.
This role directly backs the mission to hand over high-quality, patient-centered care to those who have served. The facility is situated at 3495 Bailey Avenue in Buffalo, NY, and is committed to assists a collaborative and supportive function environment for healthcare professionals.
Buffalo VA Medical Center is named as the hiring organization for the Registered Nurse - Inpatient Staff Nurse post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common applicant questions about this position, eligibility and the application process.
What is the Education Debt Reduction Plan (EDRP) and how do I register?
The EDRP is a student loan repayment plan for VA nurses, offering up to $200,000 over one to five years. You must encounter particular VHA eligibility needs and hand in your EDRP submission within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants aren’t eligible.
Can I put in if i’m a latest nursing graduate without a license?
Yes, under the Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception, candidates who encounter education requirements but lack licensure may be appointed on a 120-day temporary appointment though actively pursuing licensure, which can be extended up to two years on a case-by-case basis.
Is this role eligible for telework or remote work?
No, telework isn’t open for this role. The role is entirely onsite at the Buffalo VA Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY.
What documents do I need to claim Veterans' preference?
To claim Veterans' preference, you must submit a legible copy of your DD-214 showing dates and character of offering. For 10-point preference, also send in an SF-15 and needed proof such as a VA disability letter.
How will my know-how be evaluated for grade determination?
Your education, scope, and length of nursing practice (expertise) will be considered. Experience is evaluated on five dimensions: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Skilled Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research. Volunteer work and unpaid know-how are also credited.