Registered Nurse- Community Living Center (CLC)

About the role

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• The Community Living Center (CLC) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent - evidence-based care to residents with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting
• The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and enhance outcomes utilization
• The nurse will demonstrate the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities
• The nurse demonstrates competence in practice and decision-making - deliberate planning - and critical thinking skills
• The CLC RN collaborates with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator to ensure accuracy of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score

Requirements

• English Language Proficiency
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)
• Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over)Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs.)PushingStraight pullingPulling hand over handReaching above shoulderUse of fingersBoth hands requiredWalking (up to 6 hours)Standing (up to 6 hours)Kneeling (Intermittent);Repeated bending (up to 6 hours)Both legs requiredAbility for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslyNear vision correctable at 13 "" to 16""Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 an to 20/40 in the otherAbility to distinguish shades of colorsHearing (aid permitted)Emotional and Mental Stability

Skills

• Validates understanding of the rationale for care processes and decisions
• Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care
• Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities
• Demonstrates competence in practice and decision-making - deliberate planning - and critical thinking skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards
• Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Pay

Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards

Schedule

Full-Time - 0630-1900 or 1830-0700 depending on the needs of the facility

Contact Information

VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance