Registered Nurse (Community Living Center) (Hiring Immediately)

Registered Nurse (Community Living Center) The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Community Living Center within the Nursing/GEC service line at the VA Maine Healthcare System in Togus, ME. This full-time night-shift position provides and supervises direct resident care, manages complex resident needs, coordinates care across the continuum, supports patient and family education, and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to improve outcomes and customer satisfaction. Location: Togus, ME Vacancies: 1 Salary: $79,904 - $139,497 per year Pay Scale & Grade: VN-00 Promotion Potential: None Work Schedule: Full-time, night shift, 7:30pm - 8:00am 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: Not required Position Sensitivity/Risk: Non-sensitive / Low Risk Union Representation: Yes Key Responsibilities: Provide and supervise direct patient and resident care in the Community Living Center. Remain responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components. Coordinate care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care. Support patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and customer satisfaction. Consider individual patient characteristics including age, life stage, health status, race and culture, values, and previous experiences. Administer medications and procedures according to established policies and guidelines. Influence care outcomes through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Participate in unit and program-level quality improvement processes and customer service initiatives. Formulate plans of care based on nursing assessments. Seek guidance to improve care provided to residents and families. Use attention to detail, communication skills, and creative problem-solving skills in resident care. Adapt care delivery to changing Veteran and resident needs. 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 designated drug-testing 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. May be subject to satisfactory completion of the credentialing process. Education and Licensure Requirements: Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency. 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 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 who otherwise meet education requirements but do not yet possess licensure may be appointed temporarily while actively pursuing licensure, if eligible. 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. Physical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. A pre-placement physical examination must be completed before appointment. 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 Most recent non-award SF-50, required for current federal employees Transcript with school name, student name, date degree conferred, and degree received DD-214 / Statement of Service, if applicable SF-15, if applicable Cover letter and other supporting documents, if applicable Benefits and Incentives: Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards. 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: July 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET Status: This job announcement has closed and is currently listed as reviewing applications. This position was open to current permanent employees of the VA Maine Healthcare System, including past, current, and upcoming graduates of VHA Health Professions Trainee programs. Applicants were required to submit a complete application package through USAJOBS by the closing date.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386