Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Generalist

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Dallas, Texas$75K - $173KFull TimeNursing

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

This Clinical Nurse Generalist position at the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas focuses on guiding and mentoring acute and critical care nurse orientees. The role combines clinical practice with education and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on clinical training and mentorship to nurse orientees.
Collaborate with preceptors and educators to ensure orientation milestones.
Serve as a clinical resource and role model.
Provide feedback and coaching to nursing staff.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure.
Experience in acute and critical care nursing.
Ability to mentor and educate nursing staff.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $74,938 to $173,014 per year.
50 days of paid time off annually (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays).
Traditional federal pension and retirement benefits.
Loan repayment assistance available.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Work Schedule

Full-time schedule.
Specific hours and call requirements not detailed.

This role offers extensive PTO and federal benefits with a focus on education and mentorship within a VA hospital setting.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Generalist at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Nursing position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $75k to $173k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Dallas, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($75k–$173k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: 50 days paid time off per year, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Traditional federal pension, Retirement benefits, Loan repayment assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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