Nurse Manager/Registered Nurse
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.
Summary
The Veterans Affairs Oklahoma City Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse/Nurse Manager for Nursing, Acute Care providing or supervising direct patient care
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate delivery of care based on age specific components. Assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
Summary
The Veterans Affairs Oklahoma City Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse/Nurse Manager for Nursing, Acute Care providing or supervising direct patient care
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate delivery of care based on age specific components. Assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/05/2026 to 02/17/2026
Benefits & Compensation
$86,535 to - $160,230 per year
Depends on education and experience.
Benefits & Compensation
scale & grade
VN 00
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Oklahoma City, OK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work Schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CBSU-12880070-26-VS
Control number
856771400
This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
Open to all US citizens. First consideration is given to current permanent employees of the VA Western Colorado Health Care System. Current permanent employees of the Veterans Health Administration or Federal Employees, provide your most recent SF-50 with your application and Veterans' Preference is not applicable. The 2-page Resume
Requirements
does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
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Duties
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VA offers a comprehensive
Benefits & Compensation
package: VA Nurse
Benefits & Compensation
The Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed. The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Major duties include, but are not limited to
Responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operations of designated units
- Provides coverage for other Nurse Managers.
- Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to enhance care outcomes.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components.
- Delivers self-directed, professional nursing practice using the nursing process for complex patients based on conscious and deliberate planning with occasional supervision.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Manager/Registered Nurse 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 General 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.
General — Registered Nurse Career Context
This General 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 $87k to $160k 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 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($87k–$160k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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