Registered Nurse

Job TitleJob DescriptionDuties include, but are not limited to: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 restorative residents.Evaluates patients in the CLC upon admission to Restorative Care Program and monthly thereafter to determine the potential for the program.Responsible for screening veterans and conducting initial assessment prior to admission to the Restorative Care Program.Outline and implement measurable functional goals for veterans to reach their highest level of function and maximize their independence.Collaborates with educators, Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) in recruiting and admitting patients to the Restorative Care Program and develops goals to maximize the patient's independence and functioning.Evaluates patient progress toward their goals monthly and institutes changes in therapy, goals, and activity when necessary.Completes the restorative nursing sections of the Minimum Data Set (MOS), specifically the observation period, quarterly reassessments, and significant changes in care.Monitors assignments to ensure they are appropriate with the level of education and training demonstrated of restorative personnel. Acts as a role model, mentor, and coach to the program's staff.Provides developmental opportunities for program staff to acquire clinical restorative nursing skills and expertise.Accountable to develop and implement educational programs and/or in-services to keep nursing staff current in restorative care practice and documented competencies.Implements strategies and programs for restorative nursing care that is consistent with the facilities mission, vision, policies, goals, and objectives.Responsible for the outcomes of the patient/client as measured by the MOS quality indicators, which is shared with the multidisciplinary team.Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awardsPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryWork Schedule: Full-time. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital. Some positions require rotation of tours or indefinite work on non-administrative tours as established by the immediate supervisor. Not all duties may be listed, so other duties may be assigned.Telework: Not available.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.EDRP Authorized: 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. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.