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Registered Nurse - Informaticist

US Veterans Health Administration

Altoona, Pennsylvania

$68k–$133k/yr

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Altoona, Pennsylvania

RNInformatics

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay: $67,607-$133,100

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Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process, influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, and executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership, learning from experience, and systematically evaluates current practice. Manages assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of hardware and software applications integrated with the electronic health record (EHR) and associated programs/applications. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and assists in directing education, orientation, competencies, quality improvement and outcomes utilization.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
English Language Proficiency
Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
Background/security investigation
Drug screening (urinalysis)
Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
Pre-employment physical evaluation/examination

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards
50 days paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Term life insurance

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US Veterans Health Administration

Hospital

The U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the healthcare arm of the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating as the nation's largest integrated healthcare system serving America's veterans. The Seattle, Washington (98108) location is part of this federal healthcare network, which…

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What reviewers appreciate

Noble and mission-driven work serving veterans and their families
Clear core values (I CARE: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence) guiding all interactions
Interdisciplinary team collaboration model

What reviewers flag

Tiered hiring preference limits external applicant opportunities, with first consideration given to current permanent VA employees
Strict educational and experience requirements (BSN with 2 years or MSN with 1 year specialized experience) may create barriers to entry
Federal hiring process may be slower and more bureaucratic than private sector

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