Registered Nurse-Community Living Center

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.

• 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. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex resident care. Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of residents. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. The CLC RN collaborates with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordinator to ensure accuracy of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score. Maintaining consistent assignment, ensuring continuity of care to as much as possible. Completes and accuracy documents physical assessments on admission, to include/but not limited to: all body systems and assigned assessments designated in the CLC. Accurately assesses changes in the Resident's abilities (age related, other injuries, cognition etc.)and medical situations (new colostomies, enteral feedings, prosthesis etc.) and acts appropriately to teach and implement new skills to promote Resident independence, safety and social interactions. Communicates and interacts appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers. Maintains confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal Resident/employee information. Assures that Restorative Care measures are implemented by Team Members. Actively collaborates with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in establishing, maintaining and updating an individual written plan of care for each Community Living Center Resident. Provides skilled Nursing care to Community Living Center Residents and families within the scope of accepted nursing standards of practice. Performs a comprehensive initial assessment of the Veteran's disease process and/or co-morbidity factors, including medical history, medication and allergy history, Veteran's symptoms, pain rating and psychosocial assessment. Completes all documentation in accordance with regulations and Agency policy and procedure. Performs ongoing assessments of Veteran's disease process and updates the plan of care as necessary in consultation with the physician and other members of the IDT. Perform ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnoses on the Veterans physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living. Coordinates care with other healthcare providers, including spiritual counselor. Medical social worker, bereavement services and rehab services as appropriate. Educates the Veteran/family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end of life issues and the process for resolution of care and complaint issues. Collaborates with staff member's regarding Veterans' needs a necessary. Assist in the development of plans of correction and integrate recommendations into staff's daily function. Actively participates in Long-Term Care Institute (LTCI) readiness and CLC Compare performance improvement activities Other Duties as Assigned. Preferred Experience: One year of long term care, hospice or rehab experience. 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: 12 hour shifts, alternating weekend to equal 80 hours bi-weekly. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact cheryl.lahair@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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