Registered Nurse (RN) - 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. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Focusing on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction.
• Formulating a plan of care based on nursing assessments.
• Soliciting guidance in how to improve care provided to residents and families.
• Bringing principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills.
• Seeking documentation guidance from the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator to ensure accuracy of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score.
• Delivering fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care based on age-specific components.
• Administering medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Influencing care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred on an 'as needed' basis every 8-10 days. Announcement will remain open through 12/23/2026 but may be extended or closed if needed prior to the initial closing date. Note: Vacancies may not currently exist on all shifts, but may later prior to the closing date. Applicants will be notified at time of referral.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency, Graduate of a school of professional nursing, Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse.
• Scope: Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies.
• Education: An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required.