Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 914901
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The staff at VA Roseburg Healthcare System (VARHS) is dedicated to working toward one purpose - fulfilling the needs of our patients. VARHS consists of one Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical center located in Roseburg and four Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC). VARHS offers primary care and hospital services in medicine, surgery, and mental health for the 62,000 veterans who reside in Central and Southern Oregon and Northern California.
In Roseburg you will find an excellent quality of life in a family oriented community. While providing all of the amenities of a larger city, Roseburg still offers the relaxed atmosphere of a small town. Nestled in the forested Umpqua Valley, Roseburg offers unlimited recreational opportunities among lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and ocean beaches. Golfing, hiking, raffling, fishing and beach combing are all within easy access. Eugene, an easy one-hour freeway drive to the north, is Oregon's second largest city and home to the University of Oregon. More information on Roseburg and the surrounding area can be found at
http://visitroseburg.com/
North Bend is a coastal city with a population of approximately 10,000 and is part of Oregon coast's Bay Area, consisting of North Bend, Coos Bay and Charleston. This is a truly unique community located on the southern Oregon coast. With some of the most spectacular beaches and sand dunes in the world, Oregon's Bay Area has become a haven for outdoor enthusiasts wanting to experience living in the unspoiled beauty that surround this area. You can locate more information on the coastal town of North Bend at www.northbendcity.org.
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
The incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.