Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Living Center (CLC) (Hiring Immediately)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Living Center (CLC) The Veterans Health Administration is seeking Registered Nurses for the Community Living Center at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, WI. This open continuous announcement supports the Small Homes unit and may be used to fill variable-shift RN vacancies. The RN is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process while providing and/or supervising direct resident care, coordinating care, supporting patient education and self-management, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes. Location: Tomah, WI Vacancies: Many vacancies Salary: $81,475 - $154,702 per year Pay Scale & Grade: VN-00 Promotion Potential: 3 Work Schedule: Full-time; variable shifts available, including days, PMs, and/or NOCs Appointment Type: Permanent Telework: Not available Remote/Virtual: Not available Travel Required: Not required Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP: Authorized; student loan reimbursement may be available up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and VHA approval PCS: Not authorized Drug Test: Required Security Clearance: Other Position Sensitivity/Risk: Non-sensitive / Low Risk Union Representation: Yes Key Responsibilities: Provide and/or supervise direct patient care in the Community Living Center Small Homes unit. Remain responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process. Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Focus on individual growth and development in practice with increasing levels of self-direction. Formulate plans of care based on nursing assessments. Seek guidance to improve care provided to residents and families. Deliver fundamental knowledge-based care while developing technical skills. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components. Administer medications and procedures according to established policies and guidelines. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes. Seek documentation guidance from the Minimum Data Set Coordinator to ensure accuracy of the Resource Utilization Group score. Perform other related duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy. Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English. Must be subject to a background/security investigation. Must pass a pre-employment physical examination. Must pass pre-employment drug testing and remain subject to testing requirements for this testing designated position. Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959. Must complete all application requirements and online onboarding requirements. Must provide acceptable identification for employment eligibility verification. Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel. Selected applicant may be required to serve a probationary period. Eligibility: This announcement is open to the public, including U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States. This announcement is also open to current federal employees of the hiring agency. Area of consideration includes current permanent employees of the Tomah VA Medical Center and outreach facilities, current permanent VA employees nationwide, and U.S. Citizens. The two-page resume requirement does not apply to this position. This is an open continuous announcement, and applicants may be referred on an as-needed basis every 8 to 10 days. Education and Licensure Requirements: Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency. The nursing program must have been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education at the time the program was completed. Foreign nursing education above the associate degree or entry-level nursing education requires formal degree equivalency validation from an accepted evaluation agency. Must have a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician candidates may be temporarily appointed if they otherwise meet education requirements and are actively pursuing licensure, subject to VA policy. Nurse Grade Determination: Nurse I Level I: ADN or diploma in nursing with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I Level II: ADN or diploma in nursing plus one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level I, or BSN with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I Level III: ADN or diploma in nursing plus two years of professional nursing experience with one year equivalent to Nurse I Level II; or BSN plus one year of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level II; or MSN with no additional professional nursing experience; or related master's degree with BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse II: BSN plus two years of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level III; or MSN plus one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level III; or related master's degree with BSN plus one year of specialized experience; or doctoral degree in nursing or related field with BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse III: MSN plus two years of specialized nursing experience including one year equivalent to Nurse II; or related master's degree with BSN plus two years of specialized nursing experience including one year equivalent to Nurse II; or doctoral degree in nursing plus one year of specialized experience equivalent to Nurse II; or related doctoral degree with BSN plus one year of specialized experience equivalent to Nurse II. Grade and salary are determined by education, scope, length, and quality of nursing practice experience. Preferred Experience: One year of RN experience is highly preferred. Previous geriatrics RN experience is preferred. Physical Requirements: Applicants must be physically and mentally able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. Physical requirements may include laboratory and other screening as required by federal regulatory agencies. A pre-employment physical examination is required. Required Documents: Resume Standard Clinical Resume Document uploaded into the restricted resume field Full resume or CV may be uploaded separately into the other document upload field License information, including license type, license number, and state of issuance Nursing education details, including school name, nursing program, campus location, dates attended, graduation date, degree or certificate earned, and accreditation status if known Transcript, if using education to qualify Professional certification, if applicable SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action, if applicable DD-214 / Statement of Service, if applicable SF-15, if applicable Cover letter, disability letter, PCS orders, performance appraisal, separation notice, and other supporting documents, if applicable Benefits and Incentives: Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards. Up to 50 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays. Federal retirement benefits, including a traditional pension and 401(k)-style plan with up to 5% VA contributions. Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options. One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or Territory is accepted for VA practice. Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility may provide student loan reimbursement up to $200,000, subject to VHA approval and eligibility requirements. Application Deadline: December 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET Status: Accepting applications This is an open continuous announcement for Registered Nurse Community Living Center vacancies at the Tomah VA Medical Center. Applicants may be referred on an as-needed basis every 8 to 10 days until the announcement closes or is otherwise extended or closed.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386