Registered Nurse (Education Debt Repayment and Recruitment Incentive)

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

• This position qualifies for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), which is a student loan repayment reimbursement initiative. To participate in EDRP, candidates must satisfy specific eligibility requirements outlined in VHA policy. Additionally, applicants are required to submit their EDRP application within four months of their appointment date. A Recruitment Incentive is available for this position and is approved for applicants who are deemed highly qualified. The Community Living Center (CLC) Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to Veterans with complex and diverse healthcare needs. The RN is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. The nurse coordinates care across the continuum, promotes patient education and self-management, and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal resident outcomes. The CLC RN demonstrates professional nursing practice appropriate to the level of assignment and contributes to a safe, supportive environment that promotes quality care, professional development, and continuous improvement. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides competent, evidence-based nursing care to residents of the Community Living Center. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care based on resident needs and age-specific considerations. Coordinates resident care and promotes education, self-management, and continuity of care. Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve resident outcomes. Provides direction and oversight to licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, as appropriate to the assignment. Participates in nursing education, orientation, competency development, and quality improvement activities. Applies evidence-based clinical practices and participates in activities designed to sustain and improve evidence-based care. Promotes a safe and supportive environment for residents, staff, and other healthcare professionals. Shares clinical knowledge, educational findings, experiences, and best practices with peers and other members of the healthcare team. Participates in interdisciplinary discussions and contributes a professional nursing perspective to resident care planning and decision-making. Evaluates resident outcomes and contributes to practice changes and improvements at the unit, program, or service level, as appropriate to the level of assignment. Collaborates with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator to support accurate documentation and Resource Utilization Group (RUG) scoring. Demonstrates leadership and contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, as appropriate to the level of assignment. Performs other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: 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) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Fair and equitable rotation to off tours, weekends, and holidays. Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2CompensationTeam@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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